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Top-400 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For Dynasty Leagues: January 2023

A massive part of fantasy baseball dynasty leagues always has been and always will be prospects. No matter if you’re a diehard to the format or relatively new, everyone loves prospects and wants to establish a rock-solid core on their dynasty team. Having a top-notch farm system can help you replenish when you’re Major Leaguers start to decline and can keep you competitive year after year. And that’s the goal, right? We play dynasty fantasy baseball to have fun and to win. If you play to lose, then I’m not sure why you’re playing, to be honest. So, with all that said, it’s time to dive into an updated top-400 fantasy baseball prospects list on the world. Hopefully, this list helps you build a dominant farm now and into the future.

This is my first update of the 2023 calendar year and a lot has changed since my last update.

What Factors Into These Rankings?

  1. Proximity: For this list, proximity factors in somewhat, but this is mostly geared toward overall potential.
  2. Upside: Ceiling and floor are weighed at around a 2/3 to 1/3 split.
  3. System: The more I’ve learned, the more it has become very apparent that the system these prospects are in matters. If a franchise doesn’t have a great track record developing certain types of prospects or vice versa, that factors in to a degree.
  4. Key Tools (Hitters): We all love the flashy prospects that have the potential to put up gaudy numbers, but that can’t be all we look for. For hitters, I’ve really started factoring in a prospect’s hit tool more heavily. Below-average contact skills or plate approach can really limit a player’s power/speed upside.
  5. Key Tools (Pitchers): In my time doing this, command has become more and more important in my eyes. That’s why you’ll see certain pitchers a little lower than you might think. I’ll take a pitcher that throws 93-94 with plus command over 96-97 with spotty command any day of the week.

Why Make Changes?

Since my last update came in  early September, I always receive the question of why am I updating rankings with so little games played since then? The easy answer is that the offseason is a great time to dig further into players and rankings. Stats aren’t changing daily, so the offseason brings additional time to slice and dice my rankings several ways and make necessary adjustments.

Where Are The J2 Players?

All the international players that will be signing with teams in mid-January will be part of the next rankings update in the near future.

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Top-400 Fantasy Baseball Prospects – Updated 1/9/2023

Qualifications: 130 MLB AB or less, 50 MLB IP or less, 45 days or less on the active roster

RankPlayerPositionMLB TeamAgeETAPrev
1Corbin CarrollOFARI22.4Debuted1
2Gunnar Henderson3B/SSBAL21.6Debuted3
3Elly De La Cruz3B/SSCIN21.120232
4Jordan Walker3B/OFSTL20.720236
5Jordan LawlarSSARI20.520245
6Jackson ChourioOFMIL18.920247
7Anthony VolpeSSNYY21.820234
8James WoodOFWAS20.420248
9Ezequiel TovarSSCOL21.5Debuted9
10Druw JonesOFARI19.2202510
11Grayson RodriguezPBAL23.2202312
12Miguel Vargas3BLAD23.2Debuted11
13Colton CowserOFBAL22.9202322
14Noelvi Marte3B/SSCIN21.3202317
15Kyle Manzardo1BTBR22.5202330
16Pete Crow-ArmstrongOFCHC20.9202419
17Andrew PainterPPHI19.8202429
18Connor Norby2BBAL22.6202399
19Elijah GreenOFWAS19.2202518
20Josh Jung3BTEX25.0Debuted16
21Jackson HollidaySSBAL19.2202532
22Ricky TiedemannPTOR20.5202426
23Marcelo MayerSSBOS20.1202415
24Triston Casas1BBOS23.0Debuted23
25Endy RodriguezCPIT22.7202343
26Curtis Mead2B/3BTBR22.3202354
27Royce LewisSSMIN23.7Debuted20
28Eury PerezPMIA19.8202324
29Evan CarterOFTEX20.4202334
30Jasson DominguezOFNYY20.0202440
31Francisco AlvarezCNYM21.2Debuted31
32Oswald PerazaSSNYY22.6Debuted58
33Daniel EspinoPCLE22.1202321
34Austin WellsCNYY23.6202353
35Zac VeenOFCOL21.1202428
36Termarr Johnson2B/SSPIT18.6202536
37Robert Hassell IIIOFWAS21.5202314
38Joey WiemerOFMIL24.0202351
39Gavin WilliamsPCLE23.5202337
40Harry FordCSEA19.9202445
41Sal FrelickOFMIL22.8202357
42Taj BradleyPTBR21.9202335
43Kyle HarrisonPSFG21.5202433
44Emmanuel RodriguezOFMIN19.9202367
45Luisangel Acuna2B,SSTEX20.9202373
46Tink HencePSTL20.5202450
47Ceddanne RafaelaOFBOS22.4202338
48Edouard Julien2BMIN23.82023188
49Marco LucianoSSSFG21.4202325
50Hunter BrownPHOU24.4Debuted63
51Adael AmadorSSCOL19.8202455
52Kevin AlcantaraOFCHC20.6202452
53Edwin ArroyoSSCIN19.4202478
54Logan O'HoppeCLAA23.0Debuted130
55Matt Mervis1BCHC24.82023317
56Jackson MerrillSSSDP19.82024146
57Christian Encarnacion-Strand1B/3BCIN23.2202490
58Jordan Westburg2B/3B/SSBAL24.0202395
59Chase DeLauterOFCLE21.3202444
60Masyn WinnSSSTL20.9202427
61Luis MatosOFSFG21.0202459
62Gavin CrossOFKCR22.0202477
63Esteury RuizOFOAK24.0Debuted47
64Tyler SoderstromC/1BOAK21.2202449
65Brett Baty3BNYM23.2Debuted62
66Cam Collier3BCIN18.2202572
67Alexander CanarioOFCHC22.7202348
68Brayan Rocchio2B/SSCLE22.0202342
69Brennen DavisOFCHC23.2202346
70Bo NaylorCCLE22.9Debuted70
71Junior Caminero3B/SSTBR19.62024119
72Oscar ColasOFCHW24.42024118
73Diego CartayaCLAD21.4202461
74Miguel BleisOFBOS18.9202576
75Kodai SengaPNYM30.02023NR
76Gabriel GonzalezOFSEA18.8202580
77Michael Busch2BLAD25.2202391
78Spencer JonesOFNYY21.72024100
79Coby Mayo3BBAL21.1202369
80Dustin HarrisOFTEX23.6202356
81Bobby MillerPLAD23.8202381
82Aaron ZavalaOFTEX22.6202397
83Gavin StonePLAD24.3202385
84Max MeyerPMIA23.9Debuted79
85Henry DavisCPIT23.4202375
86Carlos Jorge2BCIN19.42025202
87Tanner BibeePCLE23.92024127
88Andy PagesOFLAD22.1202360
89Addison BargerSS/3BTOR23.22023370
90Nick Gonzales2BPIT23.7202339
91Bryce MillerPSEA24.42023153
92Brooks LeeSSMIN22.02024122
93James OutmanOFLAD25.7Debuted243
94Mick AbelPPHI21.5202383
95Nick Yorke2BBOS20.8202466
96Zach NetoSSLAA22.02024163
97George ValeraOFCLE22.2202341
98Brandon PfaadtPARI24.32023141
99Colt Keith3BDET21.52023172
100Colson MontgomerySSCHW20.92024104
101Benny MontgomeryOFCOL20.4202593
102Warming Bernabel3BCOL20.7202487
103Kevin ParadaCNYM21.52024107
104Owen WhitePTEX23.52023114
105Brady HouseSSWAS19.7202571
106Yainer DiazCHOU24.4Debuted65
107Cade MarloweOFSEA25.62023298
108Cristhian VaqueroOFWAS18.4202692
109Blaze Jordan1B/3BBOS20.1202464
110Edgar QueroCLAA19.82024157
111Cristian HernandezSSCHC19.1202588
112Alex RamirezOFNYM20.02023112
113Cade CavalliPWAS24.5Debuted96
114Heston KjerstadOFBAL24.02024159
115Jack LeiterPTEX22.82023105
116Everson PereiraOFNYY21.82023106
117Kahlil WatsonSSMIA19.82025132
118Justin Foscue2BTEX23.92023129
119Quinn PriesterPPIT22.42023117
120Alec BurlesonOFSTL24.2Debuted126
121Drew GilbertOFHOU22.32024167
122Jackson JobePDET20.5202486
123Trey SweeneySSNYY22.8202389
124Zack Gelof2B/3BOAK23.32023123
125Yiddi CappeSS/3BMIA20.52024128
126Wilmer FloresPDET21.92023225
127Will BrennanOFCLE25.0DebutedNR
128Mark Vientos1B/3BNYM23.1Debuted94
129Tyler GentryOFKCR24.02023262
130Mason AuerOFTBR21.92024NR
131Pedro Leon2B/OFHOU24.7202398
132Yanquiel FernandezOFCOL20.12024280
133Deyvison De Los Santos3B/1BARI19.62024103
134Jace Jung2BDET22.32024133
135Gunnar HoglundPOAK23.12024135
136Eguy Rosario2B/3B/SSSDP23.4Debuted138
137DL HallPBAL24.42023109
138Garrett MitchellOFMIL24.4Debuted140
139Hayden WesneskiPCHC25.2Debuted220
140Dylan LeskoPSDP19.42025143
141Justin CrawfordOFPHI19.02025110
142Spencer Steer2B/3BCIN25.2Debuted144
143Roderick AriasSSNYY18.42026145
144Angel Martinez2B/SSCLE21.02024120
145Grant McCrayOFSFG22.22023245
146Carson WilliamsSSTBR19.62024116
147Axel SanchezSSSEA20.12025287
148Matt McLain2B/SSCIN23.5202382
149Eddinson Paulino2B/3BBOS20.62025334
150Ken WaldichukPOAK25.1Debuted149
151Anthony GutierrezOFTEX18.22026176
152Jose SalasSS/2B/3BMIA19.82023152
153Brock PorterPTEX19.72025154
154Lazaro MontesOFSEA18.32026113
155Ryan PepiotPLAD25.4Debuted139
156Justyn-Henry Malloy3B/OFDET23.02024376
157Ronny MauricioSSNYM21.82023136
158Josue De PaulaOFLAD17.72026NR
159Enmanuel Valdez2B/3B/OFBOS24.12023161
160Cole HenryPWAS23.62023124
161Kyle StowersOFBAL25.1Debuted170
162James TriantosSS/3BCHC20.02024142
163Brice TurangSSMIL23.22023NR
164Jett WilliamsSSNYM19.22025173
165Jonatan ClaseOFSEA20.72024200
166Ji-Hwan Bae2B/SSPIT23.52023222
167Samuel ZavalaOFSDP18.52024213
168Cody MorrisPCLE26.2Debuted158
169Mason MontgomeryPTBR22.62023278
170Moises GomezOFSTL24.42023175
171Jose Rodriguez2B/SSCHW21.72023181
172Vaun BrownOFSFG24.62024275
173Parker MeadowsOFDET23.22023369
174Emerson HancockPSEA23.72023137
175Nolan Jones3BCOL24.7Debuted155
176Gleider FiguereoSS/3BTEX18.62026178
177Bubba ChandlerP/DHPIT20.42024179
178Jarlin SusanaPWAS18.92025241
179Jacob Berry3BMIA21.72024101
180Jay AllenOFCIN20.22024134
181Jordan Diaz1B/2BOAK22.5Debuted208
182Jhonkensy Noel1B/3B/OFCLE21.52024111
183Lenyn Sosa2B/3B/SSCHW23.0Debuted183
184Gordon GraceffoPSTL22.92023185
185Jordan BeckOFCOL21.82025187
186Robert GasserPMIL23.72024191
187Austin MartinSS/OFMIN23.92023215
188Mike BurrowsPPIT23.22023171
189Carlos ColmenarezSSTBR19.22025193
190Emmet SheehanPLAD23.22024NR
191Jose RodriguezOFMIN21.72025224
192Wenceel Perez2BDET23.32023300
193Denzel ClarkeOFOAK22.82024195
194Cooper HjerpePSTL21.92024335
195Matt GorskiOFPIT25.12023284
196Chase PettyPCIN19.82024168
197Yasser MercedesOFMIN18.22026267
198Jonathan MejiaSSSTL17.82026294
199Pedro Ramirez2B/3BCHC18.82025303
200Brock JonesOFTBR21.62024217
201Simeon Woods-RichardsonPMIN22.32023162
202Jared ShusterPATL24.52023201
203Jaison ChourioOFCLE17.72025207
204Dalton RushingCLAD21.92024NR
205Masataka YoshidaOFBOS29.62023NR
206Bryan Ramos3BCHW20.92023276
207Owen CaissieOFCHC20.62024156
208Ricardo CabreraSSCIN18.22026189
209Niko Kavadas1BBOS24.32024169
210Lonnie White Jr.OFPIT20.12024147
211Matt AllanPNYM21.82024198
212Liover PegueroSSPIT22.12023108
213Michael TogliaOF/1BCOL24.5Debuted125
214Victor AcostaSSCIN18.62025131
215Matt WallnerOFMIN25.1Debuted209
216Matthew LugoMIBOS21.72023290
217Dylan BeaversOFBAL21.52024252
218Moises BallesterosC/1BCHC19.22025NR
219Randy VasquezPNYY26.92023210
220Cade HortonPCHC21.42024344
221Orelvis MartinezSS/3BTOR21.22023115
222Tanner BurnsPCLE24.12023203
223Ben BrownPCHC23.42023357
224Jose GerardoOFMIA17.62026230
225Brandon BarrieraPTOR18.92025214
226Joshua BaezOFSTL19.62024186
227Brandon WilliamsonPCIN24.82023196
228Jose RamosOFLAD22.12024184
229Anthony SolometoPPIT20.22024223
230Will Wagner2B/3BHOU24.52024NR
231Osleivis Basabe2B/3B/SSTBR22.42023166
232Drey JamesonPARI25.52023NR
233Hao Yu LeeINFPHI20.02024258
234Yohendrick PinangoOFCHC20.72024205
235Sterlin Thompson3B/OFCOL21.62025229
236Rayne DonconSSLAD19.42025261
237Kyle MullerPOAK25.3Debuted231
238Chase SilsethPLAA22.7DebutedNR
239Aeverson ArteagaSSSFG19.92024232
240Connor PrielippPMIN22.12024NR
241Gabriel MartinezOFTOR20.52025249
242Ivan Melendez1BARI23.02024289
243Werner Blakely3BLAA20.92024236
244Ryne NelsonPARI25.02023382
245Luis OrtizPPIT20.4DebutedNR
246Tyler Locklear3B/1BSEA22.22024348
247Louie VarlandPMIN25.12023374
248Jake Alu3BWAS25.82023NR
249Hunter GoodmanCCOL23.32023NR
250Michael ArroyoSSSEA18.22025319
251Cole YoungSSSEA19.52025394
252Dax FultonPMIA21.32023282
253Eddys LeonardSS/2B/3BLAD22.22023151
254Eric Brown Jr.SSMIL22.12025279
255Henry BolteOFOAK19.52025246
256Griff McGarryPPHI23.72023293
257Matt CanterinoPMIN25.12023160
258Jeferson QueroCMIL20.32024296
259Jacob MeltonOFHOU22.42024295
260Reese OlsonPDET23.52023240
261Roman AnthonyOFBOS18.72025NR
262Matthew LiberatorePSTL23.2Debuted174
263Daniel SusacCOAK21.72025238
264Kumar RockerPTEX23.22024182
265Jake EderPMIA24.52023247
266Ian Lewis2B/3BMIA20.02025250
267Cayden WallaceOFKCR21.52024350
268Lawrence ButlerOF/1BOAK22.62024NR
269Jacob MisiorowskiPMIL20.82024NR
270Casey Schmitt3BSFG23.92023339
271Michael McGreevyPSTL22.62023251
272Keiner Delgado2B/SSNYY19.12026333
273Jorge BarrosaOFARI22.02024NR
274Blake WalstonPARI21.62024194
275Zach DanielsOFHOU25.82023345
276Owen MurphyPATL19.32025263
277Cole WilcoxPTBR23.62023265
278Andres Chaparro1B/3BNYY23.72023NR
279Kristian RobinsonOFARI22.12023234
280Jud FabianOFBAL22.32024347
281Landon SimsPARI22.12024379
282Nick NastriniPLAD23.02024371
283Willy VasquezSS/3BTBR21.42023254
284Taylor DollardPSEA24.02023257
285J.T. GinnPOAK23.72023268
286Jairo PomaresOFSFG22.52023165
287Felix Valerio2BMIL22.12023206
288Freddy TarnokPOAK24.22023NR
289Bryan MataPBOS23.82023331
290Jackson FerrisPCHC19.02025323
291Sal Stewart3BCIN19.22025NR
292Ben KudrnaPKCR20.02024272
293Thomas Saggese2B/3B/SSTEX20.82024NR
294Xavier Isaac1BTBR19.12025NR
295Kyren Paris2B/SSLAA21.22023237
296Max MuncySSOAK20.52024226
297Jordan GroshansSS/3BMIA23.2Debuted255
298Ty MaddenPDET22.92023365
299Blaine Crim1BTEX25.62023273
300Mikey RomeroSS/2BBOS19.12025NR
301Reggie CrawfordPSFG22.22025NR
302Justin CampbellPCLE22.02024359
303Peyton Wilson2B/OFKCR23.32024NR
304Jorbit Vivas2B/3BLAD21.92023227
305Junior MarinOFKCR18.92025211
306Jordan WicksPCHC23.42023338
307Joey OrtizSSBAL24.52023NR
308Reginald PreciadoSS/3BCHC19.72024150
309Jeremy De La RosaOFWAS21.02023311
310Tyler Black2BMIL22.52023NR
311Will BednarPSFG22.62023197
312Caleb KilianPCHC25.7Debuted177
313Yeison MorrobelOFTEX19.12024NR
314Hudson HaskinOFBAL24.12023274
315Leonardo BalcazarSSCIN18.62025291
316Tucker TomanSSTOR19.22025NR
317Landon KnackPLAD25.62023233
318Joey EstesPOAK21.32024283
319Misael UrbinaOFMIN20.82024NR
320Robby SnellingPSDP19.12025301
321Cole WinnPTEX23.22023302
322Yosver ZuluetaPTOR25.02025304
323Hedbert PerezOFMIL19.82024219
324Jack LeftwichPCLE24.42023NR
325Clayton BeeterPNYY24.32023NR
326Daniel Montesino1B/OFSDP19.02025306
327Jonathan OrnelasSS/3BTEX22.72024NR
328Sixto SanchezPMIA24.5Debuted307
329Dyan JorgeSSCOL19.92026310
330Richard FittsPNYY23.12023NR
331Won-Bin ChoOFSTL19.42025314
332Hendry MendezOFMIL19.22025269
333T.J. WhiteOFWAS19.52023NR
334Max Wagner3BBAL21.52024316
335Malcom Nunez1B/3BPIT21.92024NR
336Kevin MadeSSCHC20.42023242
337Ky BushPLAA23.22024318
338Nick Loftin2B/3B/OFKCR24.42023341
339DJ HerzPCHC22.12023216
340Ethan SmallPMIL26.0Debuted281
341Wilderd PatinoOFARI21.52025372
342Elijah DunhamOFNYY24.72023305
343Jared JonesPPIT19.52023320
344Oswaldo OsorioSSLAD17.82026362
345Jace AvinaOFMIL19.72025324
346Carlos De La CruzOFPHI23.32024NR
347Joey CantilloPCLE23.12023326
348Izaac Pacheco3BDET20.22024NR
349Brenton DoyleOFCOL24.72023329
350Darell HernaizSSBAL21.52024330
351Jonny DeLucaOFLAD24.62023NR
352Johan RojasOFPHI22.52023400
353Frank MozzicatoPKCR19.62024259
354William BergollaSSPHI18.32026358
355Prelander BerroaPSEA22.82023NR
356Spencer Horwitz1BTOR25.22023336
357Inohan PaniaguaPSTL23.02024NR
358Juan Brito2BCLE21.42024NR
359Blaze AlexanderSSARI23.62023384
360Yunior Severino2B/3BMIN23.32023NR
361Cesar PrietoSSBAL23.72023299
362Drew RomoCCOL21.42023212
363Dariel LopezINFPIT21.02024NR
364Peyton GrahamSSDET22.02024342
365Walter FordPSEA18.12025NR
366A.J. Vukovich3BARI21.52024221
367Marco RayaPMIN20.52024NR
368Cristian MenaPCHW20.12025NR
369Juan GuerreroOFCOL21.42024NR
370Robert Perez1BSEA22.62024NR
371Kameron MisnerOFTBR25.12023346
372Tsung-Che ChengSSPIT21.52024NR
373Mason BlackPSFG23.12024NR
374Colin BarberOFHOU22.22023351
375Ismael MenaOFCHC20.22024353
376Shane SasakiOFTBR22.62024NR
377Anthony Garcia1BNYY22.42024148
378Carson WhisenhuntPSFG22.32024360
379Travis SwaggertyOFPIT25.52023327
380Alberto RodriguezOFSEA22.32023239
381Porter HodgePCHC21.92024NR
382Bryant BetancourtCCOL19.32026NR
383Hunter BishopOFSFG24.62023292
384Parker MessickPCLE22.32024NR
385Tucker BradleyOFKCR24.72023NR
386Brandon WalterPBOS26.42023361
387Clark ElliottOFOAK22.32024NR
388Sandro GastonC/1BHOU20.12025363
389Bryan WooPSEA23.02024NR
390Jerar EncarnacionOFMIA25.3Debuted364
391Luis MiesesOFCHW22.72024392
392Heriberto HernandezOFTBR23.12023199
393Cade Doughty2BTOR21.92024NR
394Xavier Edwards2B/3BMIA23.52023264
395Loidel Chapelli2BCHW21.12025NR
396Nick FrassoPLAD24.32023366
397Sam BachmanPLAA23.32023343
398Royber SalinasPOAK21.82024354
399Ethan HankinsPCLE22.72023285
400Antony PegueroOFMIA17.62026NR

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Eric Cross
Eric Crosshttps://fantraxhq.com/author/eric-cross/
Eric Cross is the Lead Baseball writer and Prospect Analyst for FantraxHQ and has been with the site since March of 2017. Outside of Fantrax, Eric is the Lead Dynasty Analyst at FTN Fantasy and contributes to the best-selling Fantasy Baseball Black Book. He also co-hosts the Fantrax Toolshed Podcast. Eric was accepted into the FSWA (Fantasy Sports Writers Association) in 2018 and was named the 2021 Baseball Writer of the Year. He currently lives on the coast of Maine with his two children and can be found at various minor league ballparks around New England. Find Eric on Twitter and ask away with all your baseball and prospect questions.

284 COMMENTS

  1. I play in a 14 team full dynasty with 30 players on a roster. So our league is very deep. Would you trade Gunnar Henderson for a top tier OF? I am covered in the infield but lack solid OF.

  2. Hey Eric,

    I took over the worst team in a 20 year 14 team dynasty league last year and took the year to trade off what decent pieces I had for prospects and to rebuild the farm system on my team. I was able to acquire Julio Rodriguez, Volpe, MJ Melendez, and Mead before the season started and also pick up free agents like Strider, James Wood, Tovar, and Evan Carter as well as a few others so now I have the strongest crop of prospects in the league. My question for you is…. I have the #1 overall pick in the FYPD draft and I’m torn on taking Jackson Holliday, Drew Jones, or Kyle Manzardo. I have been all over Manzardo last season and I’m terrified he won’t last back to the 15th pick. Do I just take the younger prospect like Holliday or Jones and hope Manzardo falls or do I try to be the smartest guy in the room and take Manzardo at 1? I’ve tried to trade to get another pick in the 5-9 range but noone is biting. Thanks for you help!

  3. Hi again Eric!

    I appreciate you taking on all of these comments! I do have a quick question for you.

    If you were to fast forward three years from now (February 2026), who do you think could be candidates for the top 5 fantasy baseball prospects? I know that I have seen articles before where someone here on Fantrax had taken a stab at who they had thought would be the top prospect years in advance.

    Thank you so much in advance!

  4. will Blaze Jordan ever hit a 900 foot home run in the majors? And if so, will he rounds the bases and cross home plate before the ball lands?

  5. A few questions:
    1. Who is Connor Norby and what warrants him getting such a high ranking?
    2. Who are a couple of guys you’re really high on in the 40-80 range?
    3. What do you expect to see from SFG prospects Luciano and Matos this season? What kind of ceiling do you see for them at this point?

  6. For as hyped of a prospect as he was, why do we never see Luis Rodriguez (LAD) on any of these rankings lists? Is he too far away? Fell off a cliff? Not enough info to go on? What is it and why is he still on my 30 team dynasty roster?

  7. The January update is great. I am glad I grabbed Jorge in my 22 team dynasty. Lewyn Sosa has been cut in my league, what are your thoughts on him? I would have to cut one of the following: H.Y. Lee, S.Thompson, J.Ramos, AJ Smith-Shawer, M.Miller, Y.Zulueta

  8. Trevor Bauer is available in our FYPD in February. Where would you rank him in terms of value compared to this year’s draft class along with the 2 Japanese guys?

  9. Thank you for taking the time to put this list together, great stuff as always. I use your information mostly as a tool in the hobby of sports cards like to project rookie card prices in the future but still a big fan of the game . Thanks again

  10. I think you’re sleeping on Bryce Elder. Crappy couple starts at the beginning of this season in MLB, but put up an excellent string in AAA and his spot starts toward the end of the year were awesome – tons of groundballs, slightly average K rate, and above average BB rate.

  11. Hey again Eric!

    Thank you again for your timely replies and your efforts!

    I listed guys below that I have seen are awfully young for their level which seems like a good determination factor in upside.

    Are there any guys that are farther down the list (outside of the top 40 or so) that could be an incredible riser that you could see as an elite prospect in two to three years down the line (or sooner)? Do you see any of these guys listed below having elite upside or other guys that I did not list below? Thank you again!

    1. Evan Carter
    2. Endy Rodriguez
    3. Alexander Canario
    4. Chase DeLauter
    5. Adael Amador
    6. Miguel Bleis
    7. Luisangel Acuna
    8. Gabriel Gonzalez
    9. Emmanuel Rodriguez
    10. Cam Collier

  12. Great lists and insight, thanks for putting these out consistently, I’m sure a ton of work and research goes into it. Where do you think Roki Sasaki and Luis Morales would land on this list?

  13. Still no love for Turang? Do you see him as a better real-life player than fantasy player? And no, the TL in my name does not stand for Turang Lover 🙂

  14. Eric,

    First off, thank you for releasing these rankings!

    They are excellent!!!

    I have some questions for you.

    1) Is there a reason why Brady House has dropped so far in your rankings?

    2) Is there a reason why Joey Wiemer dropped in your rankings? He was just assigned to AAA and seems to be holding his own there.

    3) Is there a reason why Hassell III dropped in your rankings? Are there any concerns?

    4) Can you rank these players in long term upside? Vaquero, Montes, Blaze Jordan, Wiemer, House, and Masyn Winn, Crow-Armstrong?

  15. When do the Top-400 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For Dynasty Leagues: August 2022 come out?

    And to follow that up, will there be a September version and when?

  16. Small comment, more of a technical issue. When you sort by Previous, it doesn’t work it lists 1, then 100, 101 etc. by alphabetical rather than numerical. Not a huge issue, but thought you should know.

    Eric – as always this is amazing stuff we really value your content.

  17. Is Matt Mervis of the Cubs someone to watch? Recently promoted to Triple A Iowa. He’s been mashing and as a left-handed bat appears to have a good opportunity for playing time at first base in 2023.

  18. Stone Garrett is killing it but doesn’t make it at all? I get that he’s 26, but I feel like he’s at least worth a mention. You could argue he should’ve gotten the promotion Thomas got.

  19. Gunnar and Tovar are available in a keep 15 5×5 roto league. Players get raises each year so hard to keep young guys that won’t contribute within a year. Seems like Gunnar has a clearer path to playing time this year once Balt sells some pieces, but he’s not on 40 man. Tovar is on 40 man (why?, surprised me based on his age), does that give him a clearer path to making roster sooner than later? Both seem to have great power/speed upside and can really only stash one of them. Whos’ the grab for a league like mine?

  20. I love this prospect list because you keep it fresh with breakout players, ie Esteury Ruiz, Moises Gomez…but I’m scratching my head how Enmanuel Valdez isn’t in top 400. Arguably the Best hitter in minors this year.

  21. Wilmer Flores can’t crack the list? I also think Samad Taylor is being slept on by everyone, too low!!! Love the list though bro, keep up the great work!!!

  22. Hi, any thoughts on Brandon Pfaadt or Yanquiel Fernandez? Pfaadt is very high on some lists (top 100 for Keith Law on The Athletic) but not acknowledged at all other places like here. Was he considered? Ferennadez is a young guy that seems to have some buzz too. What kept both guys off your list?

  23. I’m trying to get a feel for a few pitchers I’ve been offered in my dynasty league. What are your thoughts on Roansy Contreras, Joe Ryan, and Jackson Rutledge, and how would you rank the three?

  24. Looks like Monte Harrison has fallen out of favor as a top prospect by people who were previously high on him. This despite showing a good power and speed combination with AAA Jacksonville last season. Where would you rank him? Is even among the top 1000?

  25. Where would some of the new international prospects that just signed fit on this list….generally speaking. Any in the top 100?
    Arias, Vaquero, Cabrera, Bergolla, Colas, etc…

  26. I noticed that Padres reliever Robert Suarez didn’t make the cut despite pitching exceptionally well in Japan. How far away is he from the top 400?

  27. As always, awesome work! Started following you a few years ago as my dynasty team kind of hit a plateau. Blew it up and restocked the farm. Thanks to you, and the rest of my league not following MiLB as close as they should, my farm right now is loaded with:

    JRod
    Noelvi
    F Alvarez
    Vaughn
    Brujan
    Luciano
    G Mitchell
    Adell
    Gorman
    Abrams
    Martin
    Soderstrom
    J Walker
    Volpe
    Matos
    Kirilloff
    Hassell
    Carroll
    Pearson
    Baz
    Manning
    Patino
    Detmers
    GRod
    Hall
    Kirby
    Cavalli

    Here’s to hoping like 2/5 of these guys hit their full potential!

  28. Great work as always… couple full dynasty questions… for catchers have Will, Carson and Mejia but he has never came along. Do MJ, Moreno or outside the top 5 seem better. Will Moreno play over Kirk or does Salvy go 100% DH as soon as next year? Thoughts…
    And SS – have Lindor primarily. And Lawler and Grosh (is he 3b only). Rojas AZ too but he will prob go w DL spot drops. Have Gorman at 3b too. Is Lawler worth the wait or do I move OF depth for another top 5 SS? Lindor had to be better right? Haha…
    Lastly – SP – have Ian A Sixto Gore Patino Ranger and mClanhan as my young depth. Soroka & May (and Marquez) as my IL. Of all those name what 2 go?
    Sorry but didn’t want to bore you with my whole team but few spots to tidy up before we are done w the year. Thanks Eric!!!

    Cheers!

  29. Hey Eric,

    Great content and I love how often you update! What are your thoughts on Everson Pereira? He is scorching hot right now and has jumped a couple of levels. Does he have a chance to make a huge jump into or near the top 100 if he keeps this up?

  30. Hey Eric, as always thanks so much for all the awesome content!

    How confident are you that Matt Manning will turn around whatever funk he’s been in over the last season or so, or is this not a bad streak but actually just who he is? I am in a complete rebuild and started stashing him back in 2019, so it’s hard to cut bait with only a few starts in MLB but his stuff just doesn’t seem to be inducing any swings and misses, which is no bueno. I try to be flexible with my pitching prospects and recycle on waivers when one is not worth the roster spot anymore, but the long stash period on my roster and previously good track record make Manning hard to drop.

    Thanks so much!

  31. What is your take on Korey Lee? I see he fell off the list this month, yet he has performed pretty well across the A+ and AA levels this year. The Astros seem to love his future and have even experimented with him at 1B & 3B to go along with his primary catching position. There are some lists that have him as the #1 player in the Astros organization. Is there something about his game that you don’t like or is this more an indictment of the catching position in general and how it translate to fantasy?

    (Shea Langeliers is another catching prospect that isn’t getting enough love, in my opinion.)

  32. Great to see Hassell and Veen ranked so high, but why no love for Shea Langeliers (#364)? He is crushing the ball in AA South – tied for the league lead with 19 HR in 70 games and 2nd in OPS at .886, behind only Brennen Davis. Good defense will keep him behind the plate in the majors too…

  33. I can’t believe Christian Franklin is debuting at #127 on this list. I think that would make him the 17th best draft prospect and he was taken at #123. That’s quite a difference. Is there a story here other than you just really like his tools?

  34. Hi Eric,

    I’m having a difficult time figuring out who to let go, if I cannot make any deals. Seems no one is biting on my prospects at this time. I’ll eventually have to make room for Andres Munoz, Nick Madrigal and a top 1-2 pick in the FYPD.

    Who would you let go? Can even be Munoz or Madrigal if that’s what you think.

    Jeter Downs, Alek Thomas, Corbin Carroll, Robert Hassell, Jordan Walker, Roansy Contreras, Ryan Pepiot, Brailyn Marquez.

    Thanks for your time!

  35. Keibert Ruiz sits in the top 10 among those with the lowest strikeout (11%/ranked 10th) and swinging strike (5.7%/9th) rates in the minors. And that he’s the only one within that group with a +1.000 OPS. The fact that he is not on this list is crazy!

  36. Appreciate the hard work you guys do with this stuff, always updating and keeping up with performances throughout each week/month!

    FYI -> 1 thing I noticed was w/ Brandon Williamson…I’m pretty sure he’s not 32 yrs old, ha. That said, are you buying his hot start this year & is his potential ending up as a #3 in Seattle?

    Great work as always!

  37. Trade advice needed

    I would be getting Shane McClanahan, Julio Rodriguez and Jo Adell and giving up Andrew Vaughn and Yordan Alvarez

  38. What are your thoughts on Gunner Henderson. I’m already loaded at SS with Franco , Bo and Marte and some others in a 20 team 35 keepers plus 7 minor league spots. I have been offered Hancock in a 1-1 deal but I’m hesitant with his bat profile and potential move to 3rd if he slows down

  39. Hey Eric – quick ??. With Kristian Robinson in the whatever the heck he has going on – is he still a better full dynasty keeper than Heloit? No years or $ and in no hurry – just for the future. Sounds like he may be in either more trouble than discussed or eating with a spoon only for awhile. Thanks in advance.

  40. Hi Eric, great rankings I really enjoy them!

    What’s your opinion on a trade of Abrams, Luzardo or Pearson, and a top 5 FYP draft pick for Corbin Burnes?

    My team is one of the tops in the league, but lacking a true ace. Would I be giving up too much of the future here? It’s a super deep (up to 130 players), 20-team dynasty league

    Conversely, would you trust a rotation of Montas, Soroka, Luzardo, Pearson, Ray, and Lamet (with Morton or Matz as backups) to be trustworthy by the end of the season?

  41. Love your rankings, feel they are the best of anyone out there. You seem to have the lowest weight on ETA and that’s why we get to see guys like Noelvi Marte up so high. Definitely helps those of us trying to invest early in rookie cards. Right now I’m torn between investing in Orelvis Martinez & Robert Puason. I know you have them neck and neck. Who do you think has the higher ceiling? Thanks again.

  42. How much did I screw up taking Lodolo over Hassell? I had just taken Garrett Mitchell and was worried Lodolo would be the only chance at a pitcher I liked. Turns out I did get other pitchers I liked and if I were to do it again I would take Hassell instead of Lodolo. Are you worried at all about Lodolo? He fell about 40 spots.

  43. I play in a dynasty league where each team is allowed 6 keepers (8 teams). I have the 2nd overall pick this year. I am torn between Alex Bregman and Randy Arrozerena. Prospects are allowed to be kept free for 3 years without counting as a keeper spot. That is our version of “arbitration.” I already have Jose Ramirez at 3B, but Bregman by far is the best available option with 2nd overall pick. Do I take Bregman the best player available or Arrozerena free for 3 years? Thanks for all that you do.

  44. Eric, thanks for all you do! Your lists are amongst the best, and I often refer and defer to your opinions.
    Add in your personal answers to roster questions, and you’re the best!
    Anyway, I inherited a team with a tepid farm. I’m always looking to raise the floor, and I was wondering if you have anything good to say about: Justin Williams STL, Karl Kauffman COL, Louis Alexander Basabe SF, Brandon Bishop SEA, Forrest Wall TOR, Taylor Widener AZ, Zack Collins CWS, Aramis Ademan CUBS, Mark Mathias MIL, Delvin Perez STL, Bryce Denton STL
    Also, any opinions on my int’l free agent signings? Angel Genoa and Ricardo Perez
    (30 teams had $5M each, and I got these guys for $4.3M.)

  45. I have Luis Garcia (SP Astros) in a few leagues but never see him in any rankings. His minor league stats are great, although high BB/IP and he is older. Any comments? is he worth retaining in deeper dynasty leagues?

  46. Hey Eric!

    As always, I really appreciate all of the research you do and info you provide. It’s a great tool when valuing prospects in my dynast league. I know you’re lucky enough to get to see some of these guys in person, but I was curious how you go about watching/scouting these guys on a consistent basis? I’ve built up a pretty solid list of twitter profiles to follow and still find it extremely hard to find video of guys outside of the mega prospects.

    Thanks and keep up the good work!

  47. Hi Eric,

    Looking to upgrade in SB and also at C. I am looking at Trea Turner and Salvador Perez from an owner. Do you think my offer is too much/too little? Thanks!!

    I receive: Trea Turner & Salvador Perez

    He receives: Xander Bogaerts, Tarik Skubal, Noelvi Marte and 2.22 FYPD 2020 class

  48. Madrigal 80?! wow. He’s an absolute hitting machine IMO. – tiny strikezone.Curious how he is that far down?
    I notice that there really isn’t a lot of press on Cespedes. He looks like. 5 tool player. Why is he not getting any hype?

  49. Awesome list Eric! With this list and the black book, I’m ready for baseball to start. Would you deal Groshans, D. Garcia and Valera for Flaherty? The owner of Flaherty has expressed interest in Vaughn, Greene, Freeman, Lynch, Groshans, Valera, D. Garcia and Lynch. I want to hold Greene and Vaughn.

  50. I’m in a long term dynasty league that has 6 minor league slots. I have done exceptionally well with these slots. I currently have the following players:

    Wander Franco
    Julio Rodriguez
    CJ Abrams
    Nick Gonzalez
    Nate Pearson
    Grayson Rodriguez

    I’m curious what happened that made you flip Franco and Kelenic?

  51. In a 12 team 5×5 roto keeper league.  Keep 15 each year, with players getting $5 raises.  My team is not winning this year and more in re-build mode with eyes on next year.

    My 3B – Moncada, Bohm, My OF – Arozarena, Carlson

    Would you prefer a $5 Tork or a $6 Kelenic?

  52. Randy Arozarena at 98? I’ve seen people mentioning him being in the top 100 picks overall next year. With a solid track record and hot end to season and playoffs, feel like he should be in top 25-30 at the very least?

  53. Great list as usual

    Pitchers I currently own looking for upside projections

    Ace upside (future top 10 sp ) ?

    Asa Lacey
    Max Meyer
    Mick Abel
    Nick Bitsko have ace upside ?

    Top 25 sp upside ?

    Clarke schmidt
    George Kirby

  54. Eric – you are the man. I just want to say that upfront. I REALLY appreciate all your hard work and how fantastic you are about replying via twitter and other places. Quick question for you: Karinchak and Kremer both graduated I assume? If not, whereabouts would each have ranked on this list.
    You the man!

  55. Hey Eric, thanks for the updated prospect list. With no minor league season, what made you bump George Kirby from 137 to 75? Have you heard something from the alternate site?

  56. What do you think about Oswald peraza for the Yankees. MLB has him listed as the Yankees 4th ranked prospect. Where is he on your list?

  57. Where do you rate Jorge Mateo now that he plays for the Padres. The Padres have such a deep farm system he can get buried pretty easily. I have always liked Mateo, since he was on the Yankees, but everywhere he goes he continues to get blocked. Is he destined for the outfield

  58. Who to cut can only keep 11 prospect(mind you sold a lot of my team to get these prospects to rebuild)

    Adley Rutchsman
    Andrew Vaughn
    Brendan rodgers
    Jeter downs
    Jordan groshans
    Noelvi Marte
    Brendan Rodgers
    Alec Bohm
    CJ Abrams
    Jasson Dominguez
    Julio Rodriguez
    Dylan Carlson
    Gavin Lux
    Matthew Liberatore
    Forrest Whitley
    Nick Lodolo
    Grayson Rodrigue
    Spencer Howard

    Much help needed!!

  59. Great list Eric!

    Wondering what your thoughts are on Josh Lowe at 142… seems to have plenty of talent, what made you rank him at that spot?

  60. Yikes I was feeling great about my open universe draft this year until reading your July update. I got Austin Martin fourth overall followed by Jordan Walker and Mick Abel in the second and third rounds. Felt great about it. But one of my competitors nabbed Zac Veen, Nick Gonzales, Asa Lacy, and Reid Detmers. Devastating to my morale. I think I’ll be okay though since I’m in a rebuild and tanking anyway and do have future stud Jake Bauers stashed in my minors!

  61. I believe you have done something similar but would love to see an updated post on who has a chance to vault up the rankings in a singular article. Great stuff and thank you for all the work.

  62. Hey Eric,

    Was a little surprised to see Baz rated where he was.Are you still high on him? Also tell me more about Garrett Mitchell and what you project him to look like. Thanks for all your work.

  63. No love for Matt Tabor? I just drafted a first year dynasty 20 team draft and went prospect heavy. I really don’t feel like pushing my team in 2020 due to the reduced season but am putting a strong emphasis on development and being a top tier team by 2021. Who do you feel has the highest upside between josiah gray, Shane McCalahan, Blake Walston, and Matt Tabor. I also have snell, woodruff, kopech, manning, may, braiylin marquez, and Grayson Rodriguez.

  64. Hello Eric, in a 16 team dynasty league, h2h cats. Who do you like long term between Liberatore or Gilbert? What type of floor/ceilings do they have? Do you have any comps for them?

    Thanks!

  65. Hey Eric, in a 16 team dynasty league, h2h cats. Who would you prefer between Liberatore or Gilbert? Do you have any comps for them?

    Thanks!

  66. Hey Eric, who would you rather have in a fantasy dynasty league, h2h cats. Liberatore or Gilbert? Any comps for either of them?

    Thanks!

  67. I’m having a really hard time in my fantasy draft on picking between Jo Adell and Dylan Carlson…I am admittedly a Cardinals fan but I want to make the right decision!!! Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!!

  68. Hello Eric, Sixto Sanchez is listed as the #22 ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline. Wondering why he’s ranked at #66 in your prospect rankings?

  69. i have grown VERY dependent on your Organizational Top-25’s for my national league only keeper league as i think your evaluations are the most spot in in the business.. Are they going to start up again soon ? please 😉 ?

  70. With Pardinho going under the knife, how does that effect his projections/rankings? How would you rank the most expendable between E Pardinho, D Kremer, A Kay and L Webb?

  71. By all accounts Wander Franco is in a tier by himself. What would a positive return for him look like?
    Something like Bichette + Kelenic?

  72. Currently going through a 30 team dynasty that will roster 50 prospects each. How do you rank these guys on pure upside:

    Gabriel Arias
    Alexfri Planez
    Gabriel Rodriguez
    Jeferson Espinal

    Going off your top 25s it seems like you think Planez has a super high ceiling

  73. 2 more upside only rankings

    Pitchers 1 – 3

    Whitley
    Luzardo
    Manning

    Bats 1-4

    Jasson Dominguez
    Luciano
    Abrams
    Kristian Robinson

    Twisted dynasty

  74. Hey Eric! Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work! I’m in a dynasty league with a pretty shallow amount of prospects rostered on each team (maybe 3-4 per team). My team was stagnant the last few years so decided to blow it up and rebuild. Started following you last offseason and I jumped on a few guys early at your recommendation and now my prospect pool is by far the best my league has ever seen and I’m looking pretty solid for the future. J-Rod, Luciano, K-Rob, Kirilloff, Waters, Brujan, Whitley, Manning, Pearson, May, Puk (plus the addition of one of the top FYPD players this upcoming draft) is pretty filthy if you ask me. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

  75. Dynasty league
    12 prospects roster…currently stashing 20 of them. Gotta cut 8. Would like ur advice

    Grant Lavigne
    Angelo Amendolare
    Aaron Bracho
    Yoshi Tsutsugo
    Willie Castro
    Jaylin Davis
    Brent Rooker
    Bobby Bradley
    Ryan Mountcastle
    Yusniel Diaz
    Monte Harrison
    Alex Kiriloff
    Cristian Pache
    Justin Dunn
    Alex Faedo
    MacKenzie Gore
    Hunter Greene
    Jay Groome
    Franklin Perez
    Ryan Rolison

    Thanks

  76. My AL only League Team is heading into the Freeze Day with the below prospects. I can only Stash 2.

    M. Kopech
    M. Manning
    R. Mountcastle
    N. Gordon

    I wanted to get your feedback on which 2 you think have the highest ceiling.

    Thanks

    -Pete

  77. Thanks for the feedback on those 3 .. same question not as exciting list

    Looking for upside if any

    Jared Oliva
    George Kirby
    Clark schmidt
    Joe Ryan

    Keep the info coming

    Twisted dynasty

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