1 farm system in baseball thanks to a top 10 list made up entirely of players they either drafted or signed as international free agents. OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. (Tier 3)8. More , 19. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (Tier 2)8. OF Spencer Jones (Tier 2)7. Armed with a high-octane fastball and a . 43), Quinn Priester (No. SS/3B Orelvis Martinez (Tier 2)3. 57), Michael Busch (No. Folks who can feel the dissonance there should look at the farm rankings from the 2022 Report page, which includes Julio Rodrguez, Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr. and other recent graduates in the math that generates the rankings. RHP Darius Vines (Tier 3). SS Zach Neto (Tier 1)3. 14), Triston Casas (No. Loading. 1. RHP Nick Nastrini (Tier 2). 70), Joey Wiemer (No. OF Benny Montgomery (Tier 2)6. LHP Jake Bennett (Tier 3)10. Breakout performances from Juan Yepez, Brendan Donovan and Andre Pallante provide the system with some extra oomph. But FV is somewhat tied to where a prospect is in their minors career arc. Now that we have ranked the top 100 prospects in MLB heading into the 2023 season, let's turn our attention to how all 30 farm systems stack up. 1. RHP Jack Leiter (Tier 1)4. 10), Brett Baty (No. RHP Ty Madden (Tier 1)5. 35), Shea Langeliers (No. It seems like they are valued more like 42 and 62. 3B Tyler Locklear (Tier 3)9. First and most importantly, here is a primer to remind you of the features of the rankings and here is Craig Edwards research on prospect valuation that helped inform our rankings methodology. 15), Cristian Hernandez (No. Pittsburgh Pirates2021 midseason rank: 42021 preseason rank: 82020 midseason rank: 162020 preseason rank: 15Top 100 Prospects: Nick Gonzales (No. This is accessible through the Seasonal tab on The Board, though the default for the Seasonal tab at the moment takes you to the Futures Game rosters, so until next week youll have to use the dropdown to access the graduates. 81)Top 2021 rookie: Corbin Martin, RHP, The D-backs hold steady at No. 62), Asa Lacy (No. The Dodgers -- big spenders but also high-quality developers in the Minor Leagues -- finished in the top three of the 2019 midseason and 2020 preseason lists before capturing their World Series crown two years ago. OF Brock Jones (Tier 3)10. As such, Im more likely to prefer a system that has players like that, and am also more likely to grade those players highly as individuals prospects. Los Angeles Angels2021 midseason rank: 242021 preseason rank: 252020 midseason rank: 212020 preseason rank: 26Top 100 Prospects: Reid Detmers (No. Feel free to compare to our 2021 farm system rankings if you wish. Miami not only has the youngest team in the National League East, but it also has easily the best crop of prospects. C Diego Cartaya (Tier 1)2. OF Alex Ramirez (Tier 1)5. Since MLB Pipeline began ranking farm systems biannually in 2015, every organization that claimed the top spot has enjoyed plenty of on-field success. OF Vaun Brown (Tier 3), 1. MLB.com bases their rankings on a point system and has the Cubs system 24th in baseball,. OF Samuel Zavala (Tier 1)3. It seems that most the 5 ratings have value rounded down to a degree. The most efficient way to build a winning big league club is by constructing a strong farm system. SS Brady House (Tier 2)6. The Brewers (mid-2016) and Braves (pre-2017) have made three straight playoff appearances, including a trip each to the National League Championship Series. RHP Daniel Espino (Tier 1)2. Milwaukee Brewers2020 midseason rank: 282020 preseason rank: 29Top 100 Prospects: Garrett Mitchell (No. The farm systems that haven't yet had their fresh and thorough annual examination (snaps latex glove) are highlighted in yellow on the Farm Ranking tab, with the asset values of their 2020. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, OF Sterlin Thompson (Tier 3)10. But so do low level but highly graded prospects. He spent four years working for the Phillies Triple-A affiliate, two with Baseball Info Solutions and two contributing to prospect coverage at ESPN.com. 67), Andy Pages (No. Be on the lookout for that stuff and thanks for your continued support of FanGraphs. Their system may be up to task, as it's loaded with promising pitchers and sweet-swinging infielders. 1), Luis Patio (No. More , 21. . OF Esteury Ruiz (Tier 2)10. SS Anthony Volpe (Tier 1)2. 59), Hunter Greene (No. Moreno is the clubs catcher of the future and that could come early in 2022, based on the readiness of his bat and his athleticism behind the plate. Yesterday you noted that Cowser and Rocker were FV50 and they are 45+ on the draft prospects list currently. C Carter Jensen (Tier 3), 1. C Rickardo Perez (Tier 3)10. 45); J.J. Bleday, OF (No. Youre almost never going to draft one of those past the first 10-15 picks.. Washington Nationals2021 midseason rank: 202021 preseason rank: 302020 midseason rank: 302020 preseason rank: 29Top 100 Prospects: Cade Cavalli (No. 34), Vidal Brujan (No. Id consider some of the teams who have among the most listed prospects and who also have a strong developmental track record such as the Dodgers, Red Sox and Guardians to reinsert themselves into that top tier within the next year, just through the sheer volume of opportunities they have to make players better. Six of Toronto's top 10 prospects on MLB Pipeline are currently 21 or younger, with rising infielder Manuel Beltre just 17 years old. 92), Taylor Trammell (No. 3B Deyvison De Los Santos (Tier 2)8. The current state of the system features a top half of players ready to make debuts this season or next season. There's no shortage of talented hitters either, led by third baseman Josh Jung, infielders Ezequiel Duran, Justin Foscue and Josh Smith and first baseman/outfielder Dustin Harris. There isn't a can't-miss prospect in the bunch, but it's a strong top 10, with the top five likely to appear in my top 100 prospects, and there is plenty of talent throughout the system that is waiting for recognition. Ranking All 30 MLB Farm Systems After 2020 MLB Draft Results Joel Reuter June 12, 2020 Rick Scuteri/Associated Press Now that the 2020 MLB draft is in the books, it's time for an updated. Puk, LHP, The graduations of Jess Luzardo and Sean Murphy weaken the top of the list, though a healthy A.J. New York Mets2021 midseason rank: 222021 preseason rank: 192020 midseason rank: 202020 preseason rank: 20Top 100 Prospects: Francisco lvarez (No. Players who graduate (i.e. 15), JJ Bleday (No. 23), Blake Walston (No. OF Dominic Fletcher (Tier 3)10. Oakland Athletics2020 midseason rank: 172020 preseason rank: 14Top 100 Prospects: NoneTop 2021 rookie: A.J. 3B Curtis Mead (Tier 1)3. Worth mentioning that the FV is not a static number as players age/mature/add a season of data points and reports/etc. 2B Justin Foscue (Tier 2)8. Monetary values are also a great common denominator by which to start comparing players and assets like pool space and comp picks that we otherwise could not, and Craigs values could one day help us build our version of a trade machine here at the site. 30. 5 Jordan Balazovic, No. 56), Shea Langeliers (No. RHP Karson Milbrandt (Tier 3), 1. RHP Jacob Misiorowski (Tier 3)7. This makes Erics decision for borderline grade players significant for valuation purposes. 68)Top 2021 rookie: Sixto Sanchez, RHP, The Marlins rallied last year for their first winning record in a decade and first playoff appearance in 16 seasons. Thirteen of the club's Top 30 prospects were selected in the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Drafts, including Veen, catcher Drew Romo, outfielder Benny Montgomery and righty Jaden Hill. Including Baseball Americas organizational rankings for the years before ours existed, each of the last 14 World Series champions had a top-10-rated farm system at some point in the five years leading up to their title. Every player in the Top 10 is homegrown, with nine coming via the Draft and one coming via international signing. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. OF Colton Cowser (Tier 1)6. RHP Cole Phillips (Tier 3) 6. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Houston Astros2020 midseason rank: 272020 preseason rank: 28Top 100 Prospects: Forrest Whitley (No. More , 6. So good, in fact, that he already ranks #1 overall in a very talented and deep Yankees farm system. Over the last 5 years there are only 99 hitters who have totaled 10 WAR, so having only 79 guys to replace those guys as they age out to below average over the next few years sounds about right maybe? 31); Sixto Snchez, RHP (No. SS Termarr Johnson (Tier 1)3. OF Justin Crawford (Tier 2)4. 7 despite graduating the likes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio in recent years. 3B Miguel Vargas (Tier 1)4. 29), Cole Winn (No. Chicago White Sox2021 midseason rank: 302021 preseason rank: 162020 midseason rank: 62020 preseason rank: 11Top 100 Prospects: none, Though the White Sox rank last again, their system was a mainstay in the top 10 from 2017-20 and cranked out a lot of talent en route to the first back-to-back playoff appearances in franchise history. 66), Edward Cabrera (No. St. Louis Cardinals2020 midseason rank: 182020 preseason rank: 18Top 100 Prospects: Dylan Carlson (No. 4 on the Marlins prospect list last updatewas traded to the Minnesota Twins as part of the Pablo Lpez-for-Luis Arraez swap earlier this month. More , 14. RHP Ben Brown (Tier 2)8. The recent additions will take time to develop, but are supported by long-tenured members of the system. While the organization's top four prospects are position players, the next six are pitchers. More , 12. RHP Max Meyer (Tier 1)3. LHP Jake Eder (Tier 2)5. 4 prospect. 1. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. SS Cal Conley (Tier 3)10. SS Jackson Holliday (Tier 1)4. C Bo Naylor (Tier 1)5. LHP Dylan Dodd (Tier 3)8. In their places, Shane Baz became one of the most promising young arms in the game, Josh Lowe showed enough tools to put himself on the brink of The Show and Taj Bradley led full-season Minor Leaguers in ERA. RHP Connor Phillips (Tier 2)9. 8), Luis Campusano (No. If rankings were based on catching prospects alone, the A's would be in fine fettle with two of MLB's Top 10 backstop prospects in the system. Matthew Postins Feb 4, 2023. LHP Brandon Williamson (Tier 2)6. More , 23. 2B Tyler Black (Tier 3)8. August 18, 2022 12 Baseball America updated their farm system rankings to include draft picks on Thursday and the Pittsburgh Pirates saw a drop from their preseason rankings, despite. These rankings of all 30 . 1B Matt Mervis (Tier 2)5. The Orioles already have the best farm system in baseball. 36), The Rockies' group of prospects is making its way up our rankings thanks to an influx of talent from recent Draft classes. Only players on the prospect list are. RHP Ryan Pepiot (Tier 1)8. 74)Top 2021 rookie: Brandon Marsh, OF, We still believe in Jo Adell, and Brandon Marsh, once 100 percent, isnt far behind him, with a bunch of intriguing, albeit far away, up-the-middle type talents throughout the system. Cleveland Indians2020 midseason rank: 132020 preseason rank: 14Top 100 Prospects: Nolan Jones (No. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted 3B Tucker Toman (Tier 3)7. On the strength of those rankings, and with a farm showing strong depth as well, Baseball America now ranks the Orioles as having the top-ranked farm system in the major leagues. More , 28. RHP Ryne Nelson (Tier 2)7. Milwaukee Brewers2021 midseason rank: 252021 preseason rank: 282020 midseason rank: 292020 preseason rank: 30Top 100 Prospects: Sal Frelick (No. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Colorado Rockies2020 midseason rank: 282020 preseason rank: 27Top 100 Prospects: Zac Veen (No. Houston Astros2021 midseason rank: 292021 preseason rank: 292020 midseason rank: 272020 preseason rank: 28Top 100 Prospects: none, The Astros place in the bottom three for the fifth straight time, yet that hasn't kept them from appearing in five consecutive American League Championship Series. 86), Tyler Stephenson (No. 3), Noelvi Marte, SS (No. The White Sox (mid-2017) and Padres (pre-2018 through mid-2019) both ended long postseason droughts a year ago and are among the favorites to reach the World Series this October, just as the Rays (pre-2020 and mid-2020 through pre-2021) did last October. SS Jordan Lawlar (Tier 1)2. Every MLB Team's Farm System Ahead of the 2022 MLB Deadline Rankings. Updated: Saturday, March 4, 2023 7:42 AM ET, Park Factors OF Alec Burleson (Tier 1)5. The No. But three big right-handers at the top and toolsy young position players at the lowest levels give hope that more homegrown talent could eventually make its way to the capital. And as the club gets closer to postseason success, they've made the corresponding moves, trading 15 of their Top 30 prospects this past offseason, most notably Luis Patio to the Rays. 43), Walkers ascent to become St. Louis top prospect gives the club yet another slugging-first third-base option behind Nolan Arenado. 45), Mick Abel (No. SS Blaze Alexander (Tier 3), 1. RHP Darius Vines (Tier 3)7. SS Yiddi Cappe (Tier 3)6. . Thanks for all of this hard work. Chicago Cubs2020 midseason rank: 262020 preseason rank: 23Top 100 Prospects: Brailyn Marquez (No. But last fall, Tampa Bay watched as Randy Arozarena electrified the postseason, and then snagged Luis Patio from San Diego to bolster its case even more and lead baseball with eight Top 100 prospects.
