Updated Top 700 Prospect Rankings for March 20

Updated Top 700 Prospect Rankings for March 20

Here’s the Top 20 players in this week’s debut of the RotoProspects Top 700 Rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE

No.NamePosTeamB/TLevelAge
1Wyatt LangfordOFTEXR/RAAA22
2Jackson HollidaySSBALL/RAAA20
3Jackson ChourioOFMILR/RMLB20
4Evan CarterOFTEXL/LMLB21
5Junior Caminero3BTBR/RAAA20
6Yoshinobu YamamotoSPLADR/RMLB25
7James WoodOFWASL/RAA21
8Jordan LawlarSSARIR/RAAA21
9Dylan CrewsOFWASR/RAA22
10Jasson DominguezOFNYYS/RMLB (TJ)21
11Walker JenkinsOFMINL/RLow-A19
12Paul SkenesSPPITR/RAA22
13Roman AnthonyOFBOSL/RAA20
14Samuel BasalloC/1BBALL/RAA19
15Coby Mayo3BBALR/RAAA22
16Matt Shaw3BCHCR/RAA22
17Colt Keith2B/3BDETL/RAAA22
18Jackson MerrillSS/OFSDL/RAA21
19Chase DeLauterOFCLEL/LAA22
20Spencer JonesOFNYYL/LAA23

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Updated Top 700 Rankings for March 15

Updated Top 700 Rankings for March 15

Here’s the Top 10 players in this week’s debut of the RotoProspects Top 700 Rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE

No.NamePosTeamB/TLevelAge
1Wyatt LangfordOFTEXR/RAAA22
2Jackson HollidaySSBALL/RAAA20
3Jackson ChourioOFMILR/RMLB20
4Evan CarterOFTEXL/LMLB21
5Junior Caminero3BTBR/RAAA20
6Yoshinobu YamamotoSPLADR/RMLB25
7James WoodOFWASL/RAA21
8Jordan LawlarSSARIR/RAAA21
9Dylan CrewsOFWASR/RAA22
10Jasson DominguezOFNYYS/RMLB (TJ)21
Pitchers moving up draft boards this preseason

Pitchers moving up draft boards this preseason

By Matt Strickler

With spring training underway and draft season kicking off, it’s time to take a look at the RotoProspects Top 700 Prospects for some pitchers that could be moving up the board this season. In narrowing down the field I chose to focus on SPs who have demonstrated swing-and-miss ability utilizing a deep pitch mix. 

All these names pitch in organizations that will need innings from their farm system given the age and injury risks associated with their club’s current rotations. Should any of these prospects get the call in 2024, I expect a smoother transition than most due to their approach and MiLB results to date.   

Jared Jones (RotoProspects rank: 64, NFBC DC ADP: 490)

Pirates, RHP, Age: 22

2023 stats (AA/AAA): 126.1IP, 3.85 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 146 Ks

Most of the hype and optimism in the Pirates organization revolves around No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes, but don’t sleep on Mr. Jones. While neither Skenes nor Jones have cracked the Pirates 40-man roster, expect them to debut sometime in 2024.

Jones, a second-round draft pick in 2020, has been progressing nicely through the Pirates system and accumulating workloads of 66 IP in 2021, 122 IP in 2022 and 126 IP in 2023. He sports a wide arsenal led by a big four-seam fastball averaging 96.2 mph and secondaries including a cutter, slider and changeup.  

Here is what Pirates GM Ben Cherington had to say about Jones in a recent interview David Laurila of Fangraphs

Cherington: “Jones has really good pitch grades, too. He’s got above-average secondaries. Two breaking balls — a cutter and a slider — changeup, four-seam fastball. He’s developing and learning what his fastball is going to be, I would say. There’s plenty of velocity. The command has improved. But again, he’s still learning what it’s going to be.”

Laurila: Can you elaborate on that?

Cherington: “Basically trying to optimize the movement. That’s what he’s focusing on this offseason.”

While Cherington is waiting to see if Jones can optimize the movement on his pitching repertoire, Pirates fans will be holding their breath that Cherington doesn’t get skinned in another trade involving their pitching prospects.

Based on MiLB statcast data recorded across 1,379 of Jones’s pitches last year, he should be knocking on the door soon. Jones generated a 16.6% SwStr% across the aggregate of his arsenal, with his slider leading the way at 20.4% and the fastball at 16.6%. If that is not enough to get you interested in Jones, how about a cutter at 19.2 SwStr% and a curve at 13.3%.

Jones’s vast swing-and-miss arsenal gives me optimism his K-BB% of 18.1% will see growth as he refines his pitch mix and hopefully cuts down on a 9.5% BB rate he posted in 2023. While Jones is not likely to break camp, he should be on your radar as a DC dart throw and a FAAB target later in the year. 

Carson Whisenhunt (RotoProspects rank: 109, NFBC DC ADP: 740)

Giants, LHP, Age: 23

2023 stats (A/A+/AA): 58.2 IP, 3.07 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 83Ks

Advancing three levels up to Double-A in 2023, Whisenhunt is a fast riser in a Giants organization with serious question marks in their rotation to begin the season.  Whisenhunt utilizes a three-pitch mix of four-seam fastball, changeup and curve led by his 70-grade change with excellent arm-side fade. He was able to generate a 19% SwStr rate and 25.5% K-BB in a relatively small sample size having faced only 235 batters last year.

Whisenhunt’s changeup should continue to neutralize right-handed bats, and the curveball has enough bite to keep lefties off balance. Keep an eye on his fastball velocity this year as more Statcast data is gathered. Scouting reports have him sitting 93 mph but there were reports last year that he had bumped up to 94-97.

If Whisenhunt can maintain these gains, I expect to see him debut in 2024.  

Christian Scott (RotoProspects rank: 128, NFBC DC ADP: 560)

Mets, RHP, Age: 24

2023 stats (A/A+/AA): 87.2 IP, 2.57 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 107 Ks

Sporting an uncanny resemblance to former Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler in both presentation and delivery, Scott put up a ridiculous 29.4% K-BB across 62 innings at AA. Scott limited his walk rate to 3.4% in AA and 4.4% in High-A by utilizing a broad arsenal including sinker, change, slider, curve and four-seam fastball.

Spring Statcast numbers on Scott should be monitored closely to see if his velo has ticked up from 94.9 mph on the four-seamer and 94.7 mph on the sinker in 2023. The tremendous command and punchout prowess he demonstrated last year is further bolstered by a groundball rate of 50.9% at AA.

All of these attributes make me extremely bullish on Scott maintaining these skills and rising fast.   

Sawyer Gipson-Long (RotoProspects rank: 210, NFBC DC ADP: 370)

Tigers, RHP, Age: 26

2023 MLB stats: 20 IP, 2.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 26 Ks

Gipson-Long is the only player in this write-up to have already debuted, carrying over his bat-missing skills in a brief showing across 20 innings for Detroit last year. He maintained his 16% SwStr rate and 23% K-BB rate by deploying a five-pitch mix consisting of a four-seam fastball, change, curve, slider and sinker.

While Gipson-Long’s minor-league track record indicated a heavier GB% profile, the FB% spiked in his short MLB debut. However, he suppressed hard contact to the tune of 86.6 mph EV on balls in play. The spacious confines of Comerica Park should mitigate any concerns the higher FB% will lead to an HR issue when juxtaposed with his soft-contact and bat-missing skills.

Having amassed 120 innings last year and 123 IP in 2022, the 26-year-old should be able to eclipse those innings totals this season. While not projected to be in the rotation to start the season, the injury-prone Detroit rotation should yield a promotion sooner rather than later. Sawyer Gipson-Long should be on your radar as a late-round flier or early FAAB target in 2024.

Mike Vasil (RotoProspects rank: 187) (NFBC DC ADP: 684)

Mets, RHP, Age: 23

2023 stats (AA/AAA): 124 IP, 4.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 138 Ks

Upping his innings from 70 in 2022 to 124 last year, and entering his age-24 season, Vasil should be gearing up for a full workload this season. Vasil deploys a four-pitch mix of a four-seam fastball, cutter, changeup and cutter, relying heavily on the secondaries to put away batters.

Up until his promotion to Triple-A last year, Vasil had consistently posted WHIPs under 1.17 until it ballooned to 1.48 across 73 innings for Syracuse. He was able to maintain a 10.0 K/9 at AAA but his walk rate spiked to 4.7 BB/9. His fastball averaged 93.7 mph, and while he locates it well as a setup offering, it yields a decent but not great SwStr rate of 11.4%.

The cutter is the headliner with its 21.6% SwStr rate followed by a change that generates 15% SwStr rate and a cutter that gets 12.1%. Improved control on the change and curve should fix his WHIP issue as the two pitches generate soft groundball contact.

Breaking News: Introducing Our Expanded Preseason Dynasty Top 700 Fantasy Baseball Rankings!

Breaking News: Introducing Our Expanded Preseason Dynasty Top 700 Fantasy Baseball Rankings!

As the anticipation for the upcoming MLB season begins with the start of spring training games, we at Rotoprospects.com are thrilled to unveil an expansion to our dynasty fantasy baseball rankings. That’s right – we’ve expanded our rankings to a Top 700 list!

From seasoned veterans to up-and-coming rookies to the top players at the lowest levels, our expanded rankings leave no stone unturned in our quest to provide you with the ultimate fantasy baseball reference to dominate your league.

Whether you’re a seasoned dynasty league veteran or just dipping your toes into the world of fantasy baseball, our Top 700 dynasty rankings are your ticket to success. With in-depth analysis, expert insights, and player projections for seasons to come, Rotoprospects.com is your go-to source for dominating your fantasy league like never before.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into our expanded dynasty rankings today to ensure that victory is within your reach!

Here is the Top 10 players in the newly-expanded rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE.

NoNamePosTeamAge
1Ronald Acuna Jr.OFATL26
2Julio RodriguezOFSEA23
3Corbin CarrollOFARI23
4Bobby Witt Jr.SSKC24
5Juan Soto (above)OFNYY25
6Kyle TuckerOFHOU27
7Fernando Tatis Jr.OFSD25
8Shoehei OhtaniDH/SPLAD29
9Spencer StriderSPATL24
10Yordan AlvarezOFHOU27
Another expansion of our prospect rankings? Yes indeed! Welcome to the Top 700!

Another expansion of our prospect rankings? Yes indeed! Welcome to the Top 700!

Attention all hardcore fantasy baseball fans! We’ve got some thrilling news to share with you as we hit the beginning of spring training. We at Rotoprospects.com are ecstatic to announce a monumental expansion in our prospect rankings.

In our unyielding commitment to providing you with unparalleled coverage of the brightest up-and-coming talents in Major League Baseball, we’re excited to reveal that we’ve taken our prospect rankings to unprecedented heights. That’s right – we’ve bolstered our rankings from a recent expansion of 600 prospects to an astounding 700 players!

This significant expansion means that you now have access to an even broader spectrum of rising stars, hidden gems, and future legends waiting to make their mark on the big stage. From top draft picks to under-the-radar prospects poised for breakout seasons, our enhanced rankings offer an exhaustive overview of the next generation of baseball greatness.

Whether you’re a fantasy baseball fanatic or simply a die-hard fan eager to stay ahead of the curve, our expanded rankings provide the insights and analysis you need to fuel your passion for the game.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into our updated prospect rankings today and discover the future of baseball like never before. Stay tuned as we continue to deliver unparalleled coverage of MLB prospects, because at RotoProspects.com, the future of baseball starts here.

Here’s the Top 10 players in this week’s debut of the RotoProspects Top 700 Rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE

No.NamePosTeamB/TLevelAge
1Wyatt LangfordOFTEXR/RAAA22
2Jackson Holliday (above)SSBALL/RAAA20
3Jackson ChourioOFMILR/RAAA20
4Evan CarterOFTEXL/LMLB21
5Junior Caminero3BTBR/RMLB20
6Yoshinobu YamamotoSPLADR/RMLB25
7Noelvi Marte3BCINR/RMLB22
8Jordan LawlarSSARIR/RMLB21
9Dylan CrewsOFWASR/RAA22
10Jasson DominguezOFNYYS/RMLB (TJ)21

Updated Top 600 Rankings for Feb. 16

Here’s the Top 10 players in this week’s update of the RotoProspects Top 600 Rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE

No.NamePosTeamB/TLevelAge
1Wyatt LangfordOFTEXR/RAAA22
2Jackson HollidaySSBALL/RAAA20
3Jackson ChourioOFMILR/RAAA20
4Evan CarterOFTEXL/LMLB21
5Junior Caminero3BTBR/RMLB20
6Yoshinobu YamamotoSPLADR/RMLB25
7Jordan LawlarSSARIR/RMLB21
8Dylan CrewsOFWASR/RAA22
9Noelvi Marte3BCINR/RMLB22
10Jasson DominguezOFNYYS/RMLB (TJ)21

Our Prospect Rankings Just Got Bigger! Welcome to the Top 600!

Attention, fantasy baseball enthusiasts! We’ve got some exciting news for you. As the anticipation for the upcoming MLB season arrives, we at RotoProspects.com are thrilled to announce a significant expansion in our prospect rankings.

In our relentless pursuit of providing you with the most comprehensive and insightful coverage of baseball talent, we’ve decided to up the ante by expanding our top prospect rankings from 500 to an impressive 600 players!

This expansion means that you will have access to even more insights into the future stars of Major League Baseball. As a fantasy baseball aficionado who is always seeking that competitive edge, our enhanced prospect rankings are your go-to resource.

From top draft picks to hidden gems waiting to be unearthed, we’ve left no stone unturned in our quest to spotlight the brightest talents poised to make an impact on the diamond. With our expanded rankings, you can trust that you’re getting the most comprehensive overview of the next generation of baseball superstars.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into our updated prospect rankings today and discover the future of baseball like never before. Stay tuned as we continue to deliver unparalleled coverage of MLB prospects, because at RotoProspects.com, the future of baseball starts here.

Here’s the Top 10 players in this week’s debut of the RotoProspects Top 600 Rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE

No.NamePosTeamB/TLevelAge
1Wyatt LangfordOFTEXR/RAAA22
2Jackson HollidaySSBALL/RAAA20
3Jackson ChourioOFMILR/RAAA20
4Evan CarterOFTEXL/LMLB21
5Junior Caminero3BTBR/RMLB20
6Yoshinobu YamamotoSPLADR/RMLB25
7Dylan CrewsOFWASR/RAA22
8Jordan LawlarSSARIR/RMLB21
9Walker JenkinsOFMINL/RLow-A19
10Jasson DominguezOFNYYS/RMLB (TJ)21

Updated Top 500 Rankings for Feb. 2

Here’s the Top 10 players in this week’s update of the RotoProspects Top 500 Rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE

No.NamePosTeamB/TLevelAge
1Wyatt LangfordOFTEXR/RAAA22
2Jackson HollidaySSBALL/RAAA20
3Jackson ChourioOFMILR/RAAA20
4Evan CarterOFTEXL/LMLB21
5Junior Caminero3BTBR/RMLB20
6Yoshinobu YamamotoSPLADR/RMLB25
7Dylan CrewsOFWASR/RAA22
8Jordan LawlarSSARIR/RMLB21
9Walker JenkinsOFMINL/RLow-A19
10Jasson DominguezOFNYYS/RMLB (TJ)21

Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings Update for Jan. 26

Here’s the Top 10 players in the RotoProspects Updated Dynasty Top 500 Rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE

No.NamePosTeamAgeLast
1Ronald Acuna Jr.OFATL261
2Julio RodriguezOFSEA232
3Corbin CarrollOFARI233
4Bobby Witt Jr.SSKC244
5Juan SotoOFNYY255
6Kyle TuckerOFHOU276
7Fernando Tatis Jr.OFSD257
8Shoehei OhtaniDH/SPLAD298
9Yordan AlvarezOFHOU2714
10Mookie Betts2B/OFLAD319

Updated Top 500 Rankings for Jan. 26

Here’s the Top 10 players in this week’s update of the RotoProspects Top 500 Rankings. For the complete list, CLICK HERE

No.NamePosTeamB/TLevelAge
1Wyatt LangfordOFTEXR/RAAA22
2Jackson HollidaySSBALL/RAAA20
3Jackson ChourioOFMILR/RAAA20
4Evan CarterOFTEXL/LMLB21
5Junior Caminero3BTBR/RMLB20
6Yoshinobu YamamotoSPLADR/RMLB25
7Dylan CrewsOFWASR/RAA22
8Jordan LawlarSSARIR/RMLB21
9Walker JenkinsOFMINL/RLow-A19
10Jasson DominguezOFNYYS/RMLB (TJ)21








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Re-rank of 2023 graduated prospects

A look at who started the season in our Top 500 and have exhausted their rookie eligibility, with their final ranking at graduation:

1. Corbin Carroll, OF, ARI, #1
2. Royce Lewis, 3B, MIN, #8
3. Gunnar Henderson, SS/3B, BAL, #2
4. Elly De La Cruz, SS/3B, CIN, #1
5. Matt McLain, SS, CIN, #9
6. Nolan Jones, OF, COL, #165
7. Eury Perez, SP, MIA, #3
8. Triston Casas, 1B, BOS, #18
9. Jordan Walker, OF, SL, #4
10. Josh Jung, 3B, TEX, #40
11. Anthony Volpe, SS, NYY, #3
12. Grayson Rodriguez, SP, BAL, #21
13. Kodai Senga, SP, NYM, #87
14. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B, CIN, #11
15. Bo Naylor, C, CLE, #42
16. Francisco Alvarez, C, NYM, #34
17. Yainer Diaz, C, HOU, #135
18. Spencer Steer, 3B, CIN, #95
19. Edouard Julien, 2B, MIN, #24
20. Zack Gelof, 2B, OAK, #59
21. Tanner Bibee, SP, CLE, #25
22. Gavin Williams, SP, PIT, #23
23. Cole Ragans, SPRP, KC, #373
24. Bobby Miller, SP, LAD, #21
25. Will Benson, OF, CIN, #179
26. James Outman, OF, LAD, #44
27. Bryan Woo, SP, SEA, #40
28. Ezequiel Tovar, SS, COL, #9
29. Logan O’Hoppe, LAA, #56
30. Kerry Carpenter, OF, DET, #184
31. Bryce Miller, SP, SEA, #24
32. Taj Bradley, SP, TB, #20
33. Hunter Brown, SP, HOU, #56
34. Ryan Pepiot, SP, LAD, #167
35. Andrew Abbott, SP, CIN, #42
36. Emmet Sheehan, SP, LAD, #41
37. Reese Olson, SP, DET, #103
38. Zach Neto, SS, LAA, #23
39. Masataka Yoshida, OF, BOS, #127
40. Matt Wallner, OF, MIN, #96
41. Sal Frelick, OF, MIL, #40
42. Jordan Westburg, 2B/3B, BAL, #40
43. Miguel Vargas, 2B, LAD, #10
44. Johan Rojas, OF, PHI, #153
45. Esteury Ruiz, OF, OAK, #51
46. Logan Allen, SP, CLE, #54
47. Gabriel Moreno, C, ARI, #144
48. Liover Peguero, SS, PIT, #77
49. Joey Wiemer, OF, MIL, #55
50. Luis Matos, OF, SF, #24
51. Maikel Garcia, SS, KC, #103
52. Drew Waters, OF, KC, #130
53. Henry Davis, OF, PIT, #27
54. Endy Rodriguez, PIT, #57
55. Luis Campusano, C, SD, #222
56. Brett Baty, 3B, NYM, #17
57. Chase Silseth, SPRP, LAA, #115
58. Brandon Pfaadt, SP, ARI, #102
59. Patrick Bailey, C, SF, #219
60. Abner Uribe, RP, MIL, #239
61. Alec Burleson, OF, SL, #100
62. Brenton Doyle, OF, COL, #141
63. Mark Vientos, 3B, NYM, #62
64. Oswald Peraza, SS, NYY, #69
65. Brice Turang, 2B, MIL, #106
66. Ji Hwan Bae, 2B, PIT, #110
67. Yennier Cano, RP, BAL, NR
68. Louie Varland, SP, MIN, #118
69. Ken Waldichuk, SP, OAK, #114
70. Oscar Colas, OF, CHW, #78
71. Will Brennan, OF, CLE, #202
72. Ryan Noda, 1B, OAK, #419
73. Stone Garrett, OF, WAS, NR
74. Jonathan Aranda, 1B/2B, TB, #135
75. Casey Schmitt, SS/3B, SF, #84
76. DL Hall, SPRP, BAL, #245
77. Blake Sabol, C/OF, SF, #359
78. Brandon Williamson, SP, CIN, #402
79. Jordan Diaz, 2B, OAK, #215
80. Corey Julks, OF, HOU, NR
81. Hayden Wesneski, SPRP, CHC, #150
82. Jared Triolo, 3B, PIT, NR
83. Dominic Canzone, OF, SEA, #289
84. Jose Caballero, SS, SEA, #487
85. Gabriel Arias, SS, CLE, #273
86. Enmanuel Valdez, 2B, BOS, #309
87. Lenyn Sosa, 2B, CHW, #300
88. Michael Toglia, 1B, COL, #167
89. Tyler Freeman, SS, CLE, #217
90. Quinn Priester, SP, PIT, #270
91. Javier Assad, SPRP, CHC, NR
92. Jhony Brito, SP, NYY, #309
93. J.P. France, SP, HOU, #424
94. Cody Bradford, SPRP, TEX, NR
95. Richie Palacios, OF, SL, NR
96. Rene Pinto, C, TB, NR
97. Connor Wong, C, BOS, NR
98. Andrew Nardi, RP, MIA, NR
99. Jake Irvin, SP, WAS, NR
100. Ryne Nelson, SP, ARI, #185
101. Matthew Liberatore, SP, SL, #103
102. Pedro Avila, SPRP, SD, NR
103. Luis Ortiz, SPRP, PIT, #129
104. Drey Jameson, SP, ARI, #115
105. Miguel Amaya, C, CHC, #362
106. Luis Medina, SPRP, OAK, #363
107. Tommy Henry, SP, ARI, NR
108. Daniel Palencia, RP, CHC, NR
109. Xzavion Curry, SPRP, CLE, #422
110. Shintaro Fujinami, SPRP, BAL, NR
111. Kevin Kelly, RP, TB, NR
112. Michael Grove, SPRP, LAD, #455
113. Joey Wentz, SP, DET, #293
114. Kyle Muller, SP, OAK, #137
115. Brendan White, RP, DET, NR
116. Angel Zerpa, SPRP, KC, NR
117. Jared Shuster, SP, ATL, #493
118. Jeremiah Estrada, RP, CHC, #269
119. Deivi Garcia, RP, CHW, NR
120. Miles Mastrobuoni, 2B, CHC, NR
121. Nate Eaton, 3B/OF, KC, #395
122. Cole Sands, RP, MIN, NR
123. Ronel Blanco, SPRP, HOU, NR
124. Jordan Balazovic, RP, MIN, NR
125. Bryan Hoeing, SPRP, MIA, NR
126. Gus Varland, RP, LAD, NR
127. Kody Clemens, 2B, PHI, NR
128. Max Castillo, SPRP, KC, NR
129. Thad Ward, SPRP, WAS, NR
130. Mason Englert, SPRP, DET, NR
131. Terrin Vavra, 2B, BAL, NR
132. Bligh Madris, OF, HOU, NR
133. Sean Hjelle, SPRP, SF, NR
134. Connor Seabold, SPRP, COL, NR
135. Connor Overton, SPRP, CIN, NR

 

Pirates in the Top 500


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