Age: 18 Hes a project for the Royals minor league hitting development team and theres a high chance he never makes it, but if he pans out, he could be a potential star. At lower levels, hes able to induce walks from those pitchers, but big league pitching will begin to turn those walks into more strikeouts unless hes able to show more aggressive hunting strikes earlier in the count. January 9, 2021 17. Age: 20 I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. He doesnt possess the ceiling of an Erick Pena, but theres no denying the high floor for Loftin. 45. He has a fastball and slider that play well off each other. Vinnie Pasquantino knocks one out of the park and puts @ODUBaseball on the board early in the 1st. The tall and lanky lefty has a solid curveball and a fastball in the mid-'90s that could give him a push as an SP2 or SP3 down the road. 27. Highest Level: MLB 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? Current Level: AAA. While some scouts compare him to another former Royal, Carlos Beltran, I see Pena getting a heavy dose of right field. Brady McConnell, SS Franchise cornerstone. Here are the Royals' 2021 Top 30 Prospects March 16th, 2021 Anne Rogers @ anne__rogers 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 Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects list in their rookie seasons. Easily a top 5 prospect, early struggles at AA have given way to Witt displaying all of the exciting tools he possesses. Chalk up 2020 as learning year for Zuber, as the Royals called him up for 23 appearances, with mediocre results. Age: 22 Erick Mejia, SS Carlos Hernandez, RHP Keep an eye on his transition. Draft . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This will give Kansas City a steady stream of talent for years to come as it hopes to get back on top of the American League Central. Its been a bumpy and injury-prone road since. He seems to have a mature approach to the plate with a decent amount of walks and very few strikeouts, and many evaluators seem to think he has plus power potential. Highly capable at SS, the Royals will find a way to get his bat in the lineup. Peyton Wilson, 2B/OF (January rank N/A) 49. Hes a local kid from St. Joseph who attended Central Arkansas, and his fastball sits in the low-90s, so I guess that doesnt scream huge upside. 1 guy and leads a position-player-heavy Top 10. Age: 21 46. Hes athletic and strong with a good walk rate (13 percent last year) and could play either corner outfield position. Highest Level: Low A 10. #Royals No. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Age: 22 Current Level: High-A. He was terrific in 26 games at Low-A Columbia last year, hitting .293/.423/.596 with seven home runs and 22 walks, with a hitting profile that is not that dissimilar to Vinnie Pasquantino. Where the Royals' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Royals' farm gets boost from Draft bats March 20, 2023 No. Isbel is more a high-floor type of prospect, but should be a serviceable corner OF (likely LF) at the MLB level. Current Level: High-A. Age: 23 Highest Level: Double A So far, the production hasnt met the expectations when they signed him in 2015. Michael Kelley 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. He could be a lefty reliever who brings a different look, but with his deep arsenal with a variety of arm angles, I think he still has potential as a starter. The full rankings and reports on all top 30 prospects per team will be available on our Patreon at the 55-tier ($5 level) as we publish them. The Royals were hoping they had acquired a strike-thrower, but his walks spiked significantly after the trade. Age: 24 Wilson is your prototypical scrappy gamer who can play all over the field and profiles as a utility infielder. Highest Level: Double A Age: 24 I dont really see this guy very high on prospect lists and I have to wonder why. Cox has mid-rotation upside with a very nice fastball/curveball combination. 10 is catcher Carter Jensen, who went to Park Hill HS in Kansas City before the Royals drafted him in the third round in 2021. He possesses good power, good feel to hit, and plays stellar defense. Drew Parrish, LHP (January unranked) Alec Marsh, RHP Tillo led the minors with a 63.7% ground ball rate in 2019. Current Level: AAA. Age: 18 Tyler Gentry, OF (January rank #26) Age: 22 Current Level: High-A The first professional season has been a good one for the outfielder from the University of Alabama. Lets take a look at the 2021 Top 50 Royals Prospects! Hes the Royals No. Kudrna added 30 pounds to his 63 frame and has a promising fastball that sits at 95-97 mph with a slider and a change up. March 20, 2023. Miller knocking on MLB door after duel with deGrom. Baseball Prospectus ranked Witt #2 on their mid-season top 50 update . Where the Astros' Top 30 prospects are starting the season April 5, 2023 Talented outfield prospects plentiful for Astros March 24, 2023 Sara Goodrum breaks down Astros' prospects in Q&A March 15, 2023 More Prospects News Astros Prospect Highlights More Prospects Highlights Highest Level: High School It has been a long time since we've had real, actual MiLB to watch. Age: 19 He made nine starts in Double-A last year, but the strikeouts werent there and his walk rate spiked. Age: 22 The sweet-swinging OF is already turning heads. If he can figure out his issues, he could be in the big leagues before long - he had great stuff and a polished approach in college and has struck out nearly 30 percent of the hitters hes faced. The Crimson Tide product has a nice blend of power, speed, and hit. If hes healthy, we could see some significant improvement from him and he could move quickly, otherwise, this may be the last season on a prospect list for the 24-year-old. Barring injury, hell be the jewel of the Royals deep arsenal of hurlers. 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. 0. 31. Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B (January rank #40) The clock is ticking on Guzman, as he enters his 5th season in the Royals system. Panzini was part of that 2021 high school pitcher class, befriending Kudrna and Mozzicato. I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. 34. He possesses excellent control, as evidenced by 4 BB in 33.1 IP. He also used that big curveball to induce a groundball rate north of 50 percent, again one of the top rates in the league. Who should have been included? Gavin Cross, OF (MLB No. He debuted on the Royals' top 30 prospects list at 20th overall, three slots behind first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. I lean heavily on other lists from those that have actually seen these players. Age: 21 3. Current Level: AAA. 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. 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 strikeout are there, but so is an elevated walk rate in his first professional season. Asa Lacy, LHP (January rank #2) Erick Pena, OF (January rank #3) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 36. Control, and an excellent changeup allow him to rack up the strikeouts. The Royals need Bobby, MJ, and Vinnie to step up and be stars, Being good wont bring back playoff glory, Baseball America has their Royals prospect list, Keith Law will be out with his Royals list tomorrow, power potential has only increased since joining the Royals. Hit: 55 -- Gavin Cross, (Maikel Garcia, Lizandro Rodriguez)Power: 55 -- Gavin Cross, (Cayden Wallace, Tyler Gentry, Carter Jensen, Luca Tresh)Run: 70 -- Diego HernandezArm: 65 -- Wallace (Peyton Wilson)Defense: 60 -- Maikel Garcia (Drew Waters, Diego Hernandez, Daniel Vazquez)Fastball: 75 -- Steven CruzCurveball: 60 -- Frank MozzicatoSlider: 60 -- Beck Way (Asa Lacy)Changeup: 60 -- Asa Lacy, Noah CameronControl: 55 -- Jonathan Bowlan (Noah Cameron), How they were builtDraft: 18 | International: 6 | Trade: 6, Breakdown by ETA2023: 8 | 2024: 10 | 2025: 10 | 2026: 2, Breakdown by positionC: 2 | 1B: 0 | 2B: 3 | 3B: 1 | SS: 3 | UTIL: 1 | OF: 5 | RHP: 11 | LHP: 4. When J.J. Picollo says that minor league pitching development isnt the problem, Marsh and Lacy are the two pitchers I think of as a point against that. Yefri Del Rosario, RHP Kansas City Royals' 2021 Pre-Season Top 50 Prospects Nate shares his top 50 Royals' dynasty prospects. Age: 22 4. 44. 2019 stats (Rookie): 51.1 IP, 3.33 ERA, 4.19 FIP, 25.1% K%, 6.4% BB%, 1.05 HR/. 2 prospect; hell be an Opening Day outfielder and play behind the plate in 2023. 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. 36. Big-framed righthander that throws gas. Age: 26 Average hit tool with decent ability to get on base suggest a possible pinch hit role, but likely will be a career minor leaguer. Age: 24 Bubic remains barely prospect eligible after a decent rookie showing in the Bigs during the 2020 season. The lefty hitter will turn 25 in May and you could see him as a useful reserve outfielder in Kansas City at some point this year, but I wouldnt expect much more than that from him. Heath led all of the minor leagues in 2019 in stolen bases. Projected ranking in 2022: 20-25. Nick Pratto, 1B (January rank #43) Eaton missed a chunk of the 2021 season due to an injury, and between the injury and the lack of power (.127 ISO) he showed as a 24-year old in High-A, I admittedly forgot to rank him in our mid-season list last year. As we sped past the mid-summer talent showcase being played in beautiful Denver, Colorado, the Royals yet again find themselves in the bottom 5 of baseball in the standings. 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. 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?' Samuel Valerio, RHP (January rank #50) The arsenal of pitches doesnt possess a standout, at lower levels Heasley is able to mix his pitches to get effective results. 30. The Royals were fast out of the gate, owning baseballs best record at one point. He has one of the strongest arms in the Royals system, profiling best in right field. 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. Highest Level: Rookie Current Level: AA. Thats probably why the Royals targeted the right-hander in their trade with the Twins for Michael A. Taylor. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Luis De La Rosa, RHP Heres a look at the Royals top prospect: 1. Just absolute filth from Ben. Age: 20 Jackson Kowar, RHP5. Age: 26 Tier 3 8. Ben Kudrna, RHP3. Age: 24 Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 70 pic.twitter.com/UMatRBjAAP, Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) July 21, 2020. 21. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. July 22, 2021 He had a solid season in Double-A, hitting .270/.354/.422 with 12 home runs and 24 steals, but struggled after a promotion to Triple-A. Acquired: 2020 Trade (San Diego) The Royals got Taylor from the Blue Jays for Whit Merrifield, and in some respects hes a poor mans Whit - good speed with positional versatility. Acquired: 2019 Amateur Free Agency Tyler Gentry, OF (January rank #26) So far, so good. Selected one spot ahead of Lynch in the draft, the former Florida Gator should get his major league debut in 2021 after a bit more seasoning in the minors. Nick Heath, OF Kyle Isbel, OF (January rank #9) Current Level: High-A. Hes well-rounded in his skill set, with ability to hit, some power, and some moderate speed. Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Angel Berroa #15, 2002. 3 pitch mix with the ability to remain a starter. 24. Current Level: High-A. I have to cut Gambrell some slack as he made 10 starts after being drafted out of Oregon State. 31. 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. March 3, 2023 by MLB.com - Kansas City Royals Leave a Comment Who do the Royals have in the pipeline? Age: 18 From the Top 100: Brady Singer and Kris Bubic saw the majors in 2020, but Lynch was and still is their best pitching prospect, a lefty who's up to 99 mph with three off-speed pitches that can. Arrow still points up, though. Sebastian Rivero, C The 2022 second-round pick got his professional career off to a solid start last year, hitting .294/.369/.468 with 12 walks and eight steals in 27 games. April 5, 2023. 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. 2. Age: 23 Youth is on his side, so he still has time to showcase his skill set. 9. Futures Focus Episode 42: 2021 MLB Draft Review, Minnesota Twins 2021 Midseason Top 50 Prospects. Current Level: 2021 Competitive Balance B Draft Selection (#66 Overall). Organizations love players like him because they know what they have and arent fully dependent on guys to hit lofty ceilings. 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. 7. Gambling Problem? Erick Pena, OF Where the Rays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Like a lot of pitchers, health stands in the way of progression. So far, so good. His 3-game MLB debut notwithstanding, Lynch still projects as a solid #2/3 type starter to slot in behind Lacy in the rotation. This Carter Jensen HR is our ABC Quality Play of the Game presented by the South Carolina Department of Social Services! The Royals placed three prospects on Keith Law's top 50 prospect list with Witt at #6, Lynch at #27, and Pratto at #46. 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. Its more likely he finds a role in the upper minors that gets the occasional call-up as an injury replacement. Maikel Garcia, SS4. Age: 22 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. Alec Marsh, RHP (January rank #30) 11. 41. Barnett was the Royals third-round pick out of Auburn last year. Control is often the last skill that young hurlers develop, with Hernandez being no different. Armed with a high 90s fastball, he induces a ton of swings and misses from opponents, racking up 13.0 K/9 in 2020. Age: 24 #Royals Bobby Witt Jr. hasnt even played above Rookie ball and hes out here making it look easy! Blewett made 2 relief appearances in Kansas City and didnt set the world on fire. 44. Age: 25 Look for Heath to get some playing time as a platoon outfielder this year in Kansas City. Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 3 , Pick 103 41. Cayden Wallace, 3BComplete Top 30 list . If you're into fantasy baseball, this tier also gets you the dynasty show, the FYPD list and the MiLB Daily Sheet in season. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 11. 23. Rays prospect duo enjoying taste of the big leagues. Age: 22 MJ Melendez began last year as the Royals No. Highest Level: MLB But I made some tweaks based on things I like to see from prospects, and your personal preferences may differ. Highest Level: High A 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. The 23-year-old struck out 72 in 56 innings in Double-A last year, but had a high walk rate and a 5.14 ERA. 38. 32. Certainly a surprise to many with Rocker on the board, dont look past the lefty prepster from Connecticut; his statistical output is off the chart at nearly 22 K/9! Asa Lacy, LHP 18. It was just over a month ago in 2017 when our Founding Father, Patrick Brennan, released our very first top 30 prospects list. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 105 Pena doesnt have any bankable results yet, and is still a few years away, but the talent is palpable. Age: 22 What do you think? Vinnie Pasquantino jumped to No. Royals fans have gotten a glimpse of the Venezuelan lefty and he has been impressive as hell with a 1.13 ERA in 16 innings, aggressively throwing strikes without fear. He has some good raw power, but hasnt faced top competition much. Super high ceiling for Pena. Darryl Collins, OF (January rank #23) Current Level: AA. Age: 22 Rylan Kaufman, LHP Age: 27 Your email address will not be published. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 5, Pick 135 25. 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. 33. If you're into fantasy baseball, this tier also gets you the dynasty show, the FYPD list, and the MiLB Daily Sheet during the regular season. Age: 19 His mechanics were out of whack because of a knee injury, and he had a minor surgery to fix the problem this offseason. Hernandez was a bit of a surprise addition to the 40-man roster, but he can absolutely fly, and he held his own as a 21-year-old in Double-A last year. 16. For the first time since being drafted back in 2018, Nate Eaton has cracked our top 30 Royals prospect rankings. Florentino is all about projection. At first, he made the trade look good for the Royals, hitting .304 . Age: 18 Ben Kudrna, RHP 3. Frank Mozzicato, LHP (January rank N/A) Age: 24 Age: 21 See More Details about "2021 Bowman Sapphire Edition - Chrome Prospects Autogr." Return to top. Still, I like his power potential and his plate discipline, and the 23-year-old could be one to watch this year. Age: 19 47. 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. 32. Age: 21 Highest Level: Rookie Age: 24 Highest Level: High A Odds and lines subject to change. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 73 Age: 22 15. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency I still see Witt as an everyday, perennial All-Star SS, however. He hit for good power at Arkansas and had some good exit velocity metrics, but hit just two home runs as a pro. Austin Cox, LHP (January rank #11) Since 2018, Steele only has 49 innings under his belt. Hes still young enough to grow into more power and rise up to Royals Top 10 lists throughout the prospect world. Lee has been gifted with tremendous speed, as he finished with the 2nd highest SB total in MiLB during the 2019 season. Advanced feel on the mound and developing a breaking pitch pic.twitter.com/v0LqdB2mCS. Where the Mariners' Top 30 prospects are starting season. For the second straight year, shortstop phenom Bobby Witt Jr. headlines the Royals Top 30 Prospects list, and the 20-year-old seems to just be getting better since he was drafted No. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 6 Its safe to say that Pratto hasnt lived up to expectation. pic.twitter.com/Uns5DEEYu7. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 80 Long on athleticism, the former football player, displayed good power and well above average speed in the Carolina League. 28. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 14 Shortstop (Bobby Witt Jr., Nicky Lopez, and Adalberto Mondesi), catcher (Salvador Perez and. Bullpens require flamethrowers and Hernandez certainly fits that bill with his premium velocity fastball and high strikeout rate. Michael Massey HR #9. He shouldnt need much time to make it to a bench role, and possibly more. 7 on Top 100)2. He is definitely one to watch. Age: 23 Acquired: 2017 Free Agency Current Level: Low-A. Speaking of redemption, Pratto has mashed the baseball throughout 2021, earning a nod in this years Futures Game. Highest Level: College 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. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 12 See our ethics statement. 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. 15. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 90 He has good, but not plus speed, and a good enough to arm to try shortstop or third base. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/royals004/. 13. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency 30 on Top 100)4. Many guys can throw mid to upper 90s in the minors, but its Lacys desire to dominate and his work ethic that sets him apart. Highest Level: Rookie Age: 24 14. 29. Age: 23 Current Level: AA. Carter Jensen, C (January rank N/A) Power and speed is evident, with a plus hit tool. Current Level: MLB. The physical traits are all there, with a long way to go before becoming completely viable. Born in Arizona. 3 K. pic.twitter.com/DUxZ5cDAKn, Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) May 15, 2021, 17. Likely a strong number 2 starter with a mid 90s fastball, plus slider, and plus changeup. He has some speed in his skillset, as many Royals prospects do, but he doesnt hit enough or possess stellar defense to keep him on the field. 45. 11 prospect Beck Way in July Tonight, Way struck out career-high 10 in 8 no-hit innings in High-A pic.twitter.com/tvup0u9Iyp. The Royals youth movement made its way to Kansas City last year, with 21 rookies appearing in a game and 13 players who made their Major League debuts in 2022. Hit: 60 -- Witt Jr.Power: 60 -- Witt Jr.Run: 65 -- Brewer HicklenArm: 70 -- Seuly MatiasDefense: 70 -- Nick PrattoFastball: 75 -- Samuel ValerioCurveball: 60 -- Alec Marsh (Austin Cox, Noah Murdock)Slider: 60 -- Lynch (Lacy)Changeup: 70 -- KowarControl: 60 -- Jonathan Bowlan, How they were builtDraft: 20 | International: 8 | Trade: 2, Breakdown by ETA2021: 9 | 2022: 11 | 2023: 6 | 2024: 3 | 2025: 1, Breakdown by positionC: 1 | 1B: 1 | 2B: 0 | 3B: 0 | SS: 5 | OF: 6 | RHP: 12 | LHP: 5. pic.twitter.com/0Fs1XGxOPF, Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) May 23, 2019. Hes back to throwing this spring but on a rehab progression. After playing in the Arizona Fall League last year, Gentry could move quickly this season. Gavin Cross, OF ( MLB No. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 6 Brewer Hicklen, OF (January rank #34) He was one of the youngest pitchers in the Carolina League last year, but struck out 11.61 hitters-per-nine-innings, one of the highest rates in the league. Darryl Collins, OF Kyle Isbel, OF Christian Chamberlain, LHP He has excellent control , which will allow him to continue to develop as a starter. Peyton Wilson hit his 11th home run of the season earlier today. The Royals should be pretty aggressive in promoting him, as the right-hander has handled every level thus far. On the taller side for a shortstop at 6-foot-3, Merrill showed a promising mix of discipline and an all-fields approach in the early stages of his career and took those to the next level everywhere he played in 2022. Hes a fastball/slider pitcher who can get his heater in the mid-to-high-90s. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 32 The former Sun Devil (#ForksUp) had an impressive showing in Idaho Falls, the Royals Rookie league affiliate. Recovery from Tommy John surgery is always an exercise in patience; Tillo has just resumed his rehab assignment. 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