State of the Farm End of the 2025 season

Bryce Eldridge (9) (1B)

Carter Jensen (57) (C)

Owen Murphy (83) (P)

Cade Cavalli (100) (P)

Theo Gillen (111) (OF)

Yoniel Curet (121) (P)

Hayden Alvarez (165) (OF)

Luis Morales (198) (P)

Dorian Soto (232) (SS)

Jacob Melton (259) (OF)

Chase Hampton (261) (P)

Chris Suero (262) (C)

Trevor Harrison (272) (P)

Josh Ekness (286) (P)

Robert Gasser (287) (P)

Zac Veen (310) (OF)

Axiel Plaz (336) (C)

Henry Lalane (337) (P)

David Davalillo (358) (P)

Deniel Ortiz (379) (3B)

Luis Cova (393) (OF)

Heroes in the top 400 on Rotowire

 Here are the Heroes in the top 400 on Rotowire. There was 37 Heroes to make the list in total.

2. Roman Anthony

6. Walker Jenkins

7. Bryce Eldridge

28. Josue De Paula

36. Carson Williams

56. Yoniel Curet 

68. Jarlin Susana

82. Orelvis Martinez

83. Carter Jensen

88. Brady House

103. Joey Cantillo

112. Brailer Guerrero

122. Jacob Melton

134. Nolan McLean 

137. Rhett Lowder

153. Yairo Padilla

159. Starlyn Caba

161. Cade Cavalli

163. Chase Meidroth

171. Owen Murphy

177. Chase Hampton

203. Will Warren

208. Mason Barnett

212. Luis Morales

226. Drue Hackenberg

233. Zac Veen

239. Grant Taylor

244. Henry Lalane

252. Mason Montgomery

260. Shane Smith 

270. Miguel Bleis

272. Luis Cova

291. Jeter Martinez

295. Jefferson Rojas

301. Eiberson Castellano 

352. Kendry Rojas 

361. Rayner Arias

Kelly's Heroes Top 60 Prospects (Post Draft)

 This is a pre-draft top 30 prospect list for the Heroes with the highest ranking that player received on one of the 6 biggest national list (Rotowire, Fangraphs BA, ESPN, Law, Pipeline)

1. SS Jordan Lawler (#3 Rotowire)

2. 3B Brooks Lee (#19 Fangraphs)

3. SS Ezequiel Tovar (#17 BA)

4. 1B Tyler Soderstrom (#23 ESPN) 

5. SS Marco Luciano (#21 Keith Law)

6. OF Zac Veen (#27 MLB Pipeline)

7. SS Brayan Rocchio (#22 Keith Law)

8. OF Robert Hassell III (#35 MLB Pipeline)

9. OF Miguel Bleis (#20 Fangraphs)

10. SP Mick Abel (#25 Fangraphs)

11. OF George Valera (#27 Keith Law)

12. SP Cade Cavalli (#58 Pipeline)

13. OF Ceddanne Rafaela (#37 Keith Law)

14. 2B Edouard Julien (#67 Rotowire)

15. SS Brady House (#85 Keith Law)

16. 3B Orelvis Martinez (#67 ESPN)

17. SP Gordon Graceffo (#66 Keith Law)

18. 2B Jace Jung (#83 MLB Pipeline)

19. SS Joey Ortiz (#66 Fangraphs)

20. 3B Jacob Berry (#61 MLB Pipeline)

21. SP Hayden Wesneski (#61 Rotowire)

22. OF Josue De Paula (#87 Rotowire)

23. C Ethan Salas (#137 Rotowire)

24. SP Jarlin Susana (#85 ESPN)

25. SP Ken Waldichuk (#63 ESPN)

26. C Ivan Herrera (#89 ESPN)

27. SP Luis Ortiz (#74 BA)

28. OF Luis Matos (HM100 Keith Law)

29. C Ivan Herrera (#89 ESPN)

30. SP Mason Miller (#98 Fangraphs)

31. OF Gabriel Martinez (#271 Rotowire)

32. OF Starling Thompson (#150 Rotowire)

33. SP Mason Montgomery (#113 Rotowire)

34. SS Liover Peguero (HM ESPN)

35. 2B Carlos Jorge (#202 Rotowire)

36. 1B Ivan Melendez (#223 on Rotowire)

37. OF Jonatan Clase (#209 Rotowire)

38. SP Owen Murphy (#171 Rotowire)

39. OF Enmanuel Bonilla (#200 Rotowire)

40. OF Jose Gerardo (#228 Rotowire)

41. OF Jeremy De La Rosa (#283 Rotowire)

42. SP Robert Gasser (#117 Rotowire)

43. SS Derniche Valdez (#237 Rotowire)

44. OF Brando Mayea (#250 Rotowire)

45. SP Luis Serna (#258 Rotowire)

46. OF Jacob Melton (#235 Rotowier)

47. OF Roman Anthony (#298 Rotowire)

48. SP Bryan Woo (#238 Rotowire)

49. C Daniel Susac (#315 Rotowire)

50. SS Camilo Diaz (#324 Rotowire)

51. SP Mason Black (#306 Rotowire)

52. OF Jose Ramos (Keith Law #11 LAD list)

53. 1B Malcom Nunez (#311 Rotowire)

54. SP Joey Cantillo (#333 Rotowire)

55. SP Taylor Dollard (#368 Rotowire)

56. 3B Jared Triolo (#380 Rotowire)

57. SP Jaden Hill

58. SS Ricardo Cabrera

59. SS Maikol Hernandez

60. 1B Grant Lavigne

2023 Pre Draft Top 40 Prospects Kelly's Heroes

This is a pre-draft top 30 prospect list for the Heroes with the highest ranking that player received on one of the 6 biggest national list (Rotowire, Fangraphs BA, ESPN, Law, Pipeline)

1. SS Jordan Lawler (#3 Rotowire)

2. SS Ezequiel Tovar (#17 BA)

3. SS Marco Luciano (#21 Keith Law)

4. C/1B Tyler Soderstrom (#23 ESPN) 

5. OF Zac Veen (#27 MLB Pipeline)

6. OF Robert Hassell III (#35 MLB Pipeline)

7. SS Brayan Rocchio (#22 Keith Law)

8. OF Miguel Bleis (#20 Fangraphs)

9. SP Mick Abel (#25 Fangraphs)

10. OF George Valera (#27 Keith Law)

11. SP Cade Cavalli (#58 Pipeline)

12. OF/3B Ceddanne Rafaela (#37 Keith Law)

13. SS Brady House (#85 Keith Law)

14. 2B Edouard Julien (#67 Rotowire)

15. SP Gordon Graceffo (#66 Keith Law)

16. 3B Orelvis Martinez (#67 ESPN)

17. SS Joey Ortiz (#66 Fangraphs)

18. SP Hayden Wesneski (#61 Rotowire)

19. SP Ken Waldichuk (#63 ESPN)

20. SP Jarlin Susana (#85 ESPN)

21. C Ivan Herrera (#89 ESPN)

22. OF Luis Matos (HM Keith Law)

23. OF Gabriel Martinez (#271 Rotowire)

24. SS Liover Peguero (HM ESPN)

25. SP Mason Montgomery (#113 Rotowire)

26. 2B Carlos Jorge (#202 Rotowire)

27. OF Jonatan Clase (#209 Rotowire)

28. 1B Malcom Nunez (#311 Rotowire)

29. OF Jose Gerardo (#228 Rotowire)

30. OF Jeremy De La Rosa (#283 Rotowire)

31. SP Robert Gasser (#117 Rotowire)

32. SP Mason Black (#306 Rotowire)

33. OF Jose Ramos

34. 3B Jared Triolo (#380 Rotowire)

35. SP Taylor Dollard (#368 Rotowire)

36. SP Jaden Hill

37. SS Ricardo Cabrera

38. SS Maikol Hernandez

39. 1B Grant Lavigne

40. SS William Bergolla Jr

Top 30 Little Heroes 2020

1 SS Wander Franco TB
2 SP Dustin May LaD
3 SS Ronny Mauricio NyM
4 OF Trevor Larnach Min
5 C Sean Murphy Oak
6 SS Orelvis Martinez Tor
7 SP George Kirby Sea
8 2B Brayan Rocchio Cle
9 SS Luis Garcia Was
10 SS Brice Turang Mil
12 SP Matthew Allan NyM
13 C Diego Cartaya LaD
14 SP Jhoan Duran Min
15 SP Daniel Espino Cle
16 SP Ryan Weathers SD
17 SP Francisco Morales Phi
18 C Miguel Amaya ChC
19 SS Gunnar Henderson Bal
20 SS Oswald Peraza NyY
21 1B Grant Lavigne Col
22 SS Will Wilson SF
23 OF Jhon Torres StL
24 SS Logan Davidson Oak
25 SP Luis Frias Ari
26 SP JJ Goss TB
27 OF Connor Scott Mia
28 OF Wilderd Patino Ari
29 OF Sammy Siani Pit
30 SP Robert Dominguez NyM

HM
C Rayner Santana SF
2B Sheldon Neuse Oak
3B Adinso Reyes Det
SS Eddy Diaz Col
SS Luis Garcia Phi
SS Rafael Morel ChC
SS Estiven Machado Tor
SS Alejandro Pie TB
3B Malcolm Nunez StL
OF Jeremy De La Rosa Was
OF Johan Rojas Phi
SP Joey Cantillo SD
SP Chris Rodriguez LaA
SP Luis Garcia Hou
SP Franklin Perez Det
SP Jasseel De La Cruz Atl
SP Drew Rasmussen Mil
RP Zack Burdi ChW
RP Emmanuel Clase Cle
RP Demarcus Evans Tex

Mid Season Top 50 Hero Prospects

1. Wander Franco, SS
2. Drew Waters, OF
3. Ronny Mauricio, SS
4. Kiebert Ruiz, C
5. Trevor Larnach, OF
6. Luis Garcia (Was), SS
7. Trent Grisham, OF
8. Sean Murphy, C
9. Brayan Rocchio,
10. Brandon Marsh, OF
11. Ryan Weather, SP
12. Orelvis Martinez, SS
13. Brice Turang, SS
14. Grant LaVigne, 1B,
15. Luis Garcia (Phi), SS
16. Joey Cantillo, SP
17. Wilderd Patino, OF
18. Jasseel De La Cruz, SP
19. Jhon Torres, OF
20. Luiz Gohara, SP
21. Alejandro Pie, SS
22. Shervyen Newton, 3B
23. Jhoan Duran, SP
24. Francisco Morales, SP
25. Luis Frias, SP
26. Rafael Morel, SS
27. Jeremy De La Rosa, OF
28. Miguel Amaya, C
29. Franklin Perez, SP
30. Sheldon Neuse, 3B
31. Antoni Flores, SS
32. Everson Pereira, OF
33. Elio Prado, OF
34. Diego Cartaya, C
35. Malcom Nunez, 3B
36. Adinso Reyes, 3B
37. Eddy Diaz, SS
38. Conner Scott, OF
39. Taylor Widener, RSP
40. Chris Gittens, 1B
41. Starling Sharp, RSP
42. Anthony Garcia, OF
43. Carlos Rodriguez, OF
44. Luis Oviedo, SP
45. Tyler Hearn, SP
46. Oswald Peraza, SS
47. Emmanuel Clase, RP
48. Chris Rodriguez, SP
49. Alex Wells, LSP
50. Carlos Vargas, SP

Graduated
Luis Rengifo, 2B

Post draft top 50 Prospects after the draft

Baseball America Grades and Rotowire top 400 ranks

1. Wander Franco, SS (75V) (3)
2. Kiebert Ruiz, C (60H) (67)
3. Trevor Larnach, OF (55H) (31)
4. Grant LaVigne, 1B, (55VH) (137)
5. Drew Waters, OF (55H) (58)
6. Brandon Marsh, OF (55H) (87)
7. Ronny Mauricio, SS (60E) (79)
8. Sean Murphy, C (55H) (222)
9. Luis Garcia, SS (60V) (114)
10. Jhon Torres, OF (55E) (91)
11. Franklin Perez, SP (60E) (226)
12. Everson Pereira, OF (60E) (98)
13. Luiz Gohara, SP (55H) (187)
14. Casey Weather, SP (60E) (199)
15. Luis Oviedo, SP (55V) (125)
16. Brayan Rocchio 2B, (55E) (74)
17. Shervyen Newton, 3B (55E) (120)
18. Miguel Amaya, C (55H) (313)
19. Francisco Morales, SP (55E) (164)
20. Malcom Nunez, 3B (55E) (163)
21. Taylor Widener, RSP (50H)(228)
22. Orelvis Martinez, SS (55E) (152)
23. Brice Turang, SS (55E) (198)
24. Diego Cartaya, C (55E) (249)
25. Carlos Vargas, SP (55E) (183)
26. Mason Englert, SP (55E) (268)
27. Jhoan Duran, SP (55H) (260)
28. Antoni Flores, SS (50E) (169)
29. Luis Rengifo, 2B (45M) (110)
30. Lucius Fox, SS (45H) (190)
31. Nick Schnell, OF (55) (241)
32. Carlos Rodriguez, OF (50E) (242)
33. Conner Scott, OF (55E) (286)
34. Gregory Santos, SP (55E) (329)
35. Tyler Hearn, SP (50M) (272)
36. Alejandro Pie SS, (NA) (265)
37. Ryan McKenna, OF (50H) (304)
38. Chris Rodriguez, SP (50E) (289)
40. Oswald Peraza, SS (55E) (NA)
41. Anthony Garcia, OF (55E) (NA)
42. Elvin Rodriguez, SP (NA) (287)
43. Carlos Hernandez, SP (45H) (370)
44. Will Banfield, C (50H) (NR)
45. Tahnaj Thomas, SP (50E) (NA)
46. Starlyn Castillo, SP (50E) (NA)
47. Eddy Diaz, SS (NA) (348)
48. Ian Hamilton, RP (50H) (NA)
49. Tanner Dodson RP, (50H) (NA)
50. Johan Oviedo SP, (50V) (NA)

Updated Heroes Prospect plus BA grades

After a large trade the Heroes sent 8 prospects away, updated list

1. Wander Franco, SS (75V)
2. Kiebert Ruiz, C (60H)
3. Drew Waters, OF (55H)
4. Brandon Marsh, OF (55H)
5. Sean Murphy, C (55H)
6. Ronny Mauricio, SS (60E)
7. Luis Garcia, SS (60V)
8. Miguel Amaya, C (55H)
9. Franklin Perez, SP (60E)
10. Everson Pereira, OF (60E)
11. Luiz Gohara, SP (55H)
12. Luis Oviedo, SP (55V)
13. Shervyen Newton, 3B (55E)
14. Francisco Morales, SP (55E)
15. Jhoan Duran, SP (55H)
16. Antoni Flores, SS (50E)
17. Lucius Fox, SS (45H)
18. Luis Rengifo, 2B (45M)
19. Gregory Santos, SP (55E)
20. Tyler Hearn, SP (50M)
21. Ryan McKenna, OF (50H)
22. Carlos Rodriguez, OF (50E)
23. Chris Rodriguez, SP (50E)
24. Elvin Rodriguez, SP
25. Carlos Hernandez, SP (45H)
26. Eddy Diaz, SS

Jim Bowden's Top 200 Heroes

192. Shervyen Newton, INF, New York Mets
Age: 19 Height: 6-4 Weight: 180 Bats: B Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 55 FLD: 50 HIT: 45 PWR: 55 RUN: 50
Stats (Rookie)
Slash: .280/.408/.449 2B: 16 HR: 5 RBI: 41 SB: 4

Newton is an athletic switch-hitting infielder with lightning bat speed, quick hands and legitimate power. He already knows how to work a count and draw walks as shown by his impressive .408 on-base percentage.

181. Jhoan Duran, RHP, Minnesota Twins
Age: 21 Height: 6-5 Weight: 175 Bats: R Throws: R
Scouting Grades
FB: 60 SLI: 45 CH: 50 CTL: 45 CMND: 40
Stats (A)
W-L: 7-5 ERA: 3.75 IP: 100.2 H: 88 BB: 38 SO: 115

Who doesn’t love a power arm? Duran throws a fastball in the high 90s with great riding life on the four-seamer, and a two-seamer that he throws almost as a split-finger: hard (at 89-91 mph) and with great sinking action. His slider needs work, however, and his changeup needs better arm speed.

174. Luis Rengifo, INF, Los Angeles Angels
Age: 21 Height: 5-10 Weight: 170 Bats: B Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 50 FLD: 50 HIT: 55 PWR: 40 RUN: 55
Stats (A/AA/AAA)
Slash: .299/.399/.452 2B: 30 HR: 7 RBI: 64 SB: 41

The Angels rave about the breakout year Rengifo had last season, when he got on base at a .399 clip and stole 41 bases. He’s a strong athlete, and the Halos are impressed with his hard contact rate and his ability as a switch-hitter to own both gaps on both sides of the plate. His best position will probably be second base when it’s all said and done.

170. Jordan Balazovic, RHP, Minnesota Twins
Age: 20 Height: 6-4 Weight: 176 Bats: R Throws: R
Scouting Grades
FB: 50 CH: 55 CB: 50 CTL: 50 CMND: 45
Stats (A)
W-L: 7-3 ERA: 3.94 IP: 61.2 H: 54 BB: 18 SO: 78

Balazovic punched out over 11 batters per 9 innings last year thanks to his moving fastball and elite changeup. His curveball is average, giving him three solid pitches. He is a head-snapper, which causes some interesting deception, and he continues to trend in the right direction.

167. Luiz Gohara, LHP, Atlanta Braves
Age: 22 Height: 6-3 Weight: 266 Bats: L Throws: L
Scouting Grades
FB: 55 SLI: 60 CH: 45 CTL: 45 CMND: 45
Stats (AA/AAA)
W-L: 3-5 ERA: 4.81 IP: 58 H: 59 BB: 18 SO: 59

Gohara has yet to live up to his raw stuff and potential, mainly because of nagging injuries. He’s had shoulder, ankle and elbow problems in the past. However, when healthy and at his best, there’s no doubt he could come out of nowhere and become a big story — his stuff can be that good.

166. Everson Pereira, OF, New York Yankees
Age: 17 Height: 6-0 Weight: 192 Bats: R Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 50 FLD: 50 HIT: 50 PWR: 50 RUN: 55
Stats (Rookie)
Slash: .263/.322/.389 2B: 8 HR: 3 RBI: 26 SB: 3

The Yankees’ newly thinned-out farm system has reason to get excited about Pereira, who was their biggest international expenditure last summer. While he doesn’t have any tools that blow you away, he looks like a pure center fielder who’s going to hit, with both speed and power in his game.

158. Taylor Widener, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks
Age: 24 Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 Bats: L Throws: R
Scouting Grades
FB: 55 SLI: 50 CH: 50 CTL: 45 CMND: 45
Stats (AA)
W-L: 5-8 ERA: 2.75 IP: 137.1 H: 99 BB: 43 SO: 176

The Diamondbacks love his competitiveness on the mound. His fastball is mostly 92-93 with good life, and both his slider and change-up are effective offerings. He doesn’t have a high ceiling, but he should be a serviceable big leaguer.

141. Lucius Fox, SS, Tampa Bay Rays
Age: 21 Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 Bats: B Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 55 FLD: 50 HIT: 45 PWR: 40 RUN: 65
Stats (A/AA)
Slash: .268/.351/.341 2B: 20 HR: 3 RBI: 39 SB: 29

Fox has tremendous athleticism and quick-twitch muscles. He has a level line-drive stroke with gap power and blazing speed, which is usable on the basepaths, making him a top-of-the-order disruptor. Defensively Fox is average at this point, but with good range and soft hands, he should get better.

135. Darwinzon Hernandez, LHP, Boston Red Sox
Age: 22 Height: 6-2 Weight: 245 Bats: L Throws: L
Scouting Grades
FB: 70 CB: 45 SLI: 45 CH: 45 CTL: 35 CMND: 45
Stats (A/AA)
W-L: 9-5 ERA: 3.53 IP: 107 H: 86 BB: 66 SO: 134

Hernandez has a big arm but an inconsistent delivery, which affects the consistency of his breaking balls and leads to well-below-average command and control. He’s working on a changeup, and because he’s left-handed, they’ll keep him a starter as long as they can before moving him to the bullpen.

127. Franklin Perez, RHP, Detroit Tigers
Age: 21 Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R
Scouting Grades
FB: 60 CB: 55 SLI: 45 CH: 50 CTL: 50 CMND: 55
Stats (A/AA)
W-L: 0-2 ERA: 6.52 IP: 19.1 H: 18 BB: 8 SO: 14

The headliner in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to the Astros in August of 2017, Perez has four pitches: a mid-90s fastball, an above-average curveball, an improving slider and an average change, which at times has good fade.

122. Ronny Mauricio, SS, New York Mets
Age: 17 Height: 6-2 Weight: 169 Bats: B Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 60 FLD: 50 HIT: 40 PWR: 40 RUN: 50
Stats (Rookie)
Slash: .273/.304/.410 2B: 16 HR: 3 RBI: 35 SB: 2

Mauricio is a formidable athlete whose best tool is his strong arm, which he’ll show off from the hole. He lacks range at shortstop but makes up for it with first-step quickness and efficient angles. He has plus bat speed and raw power, making him a special and projectable prospect to keep your eyes on.

110. Brandon Marsh, OF, Los Angeles Angels
Age: 21 Height: 6-4 Weight: 211 Bats: L Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 65 FLD: 55 HIT: 45 PWR: 55 RUN: 55
Stats (A/A)
Slash: .266/.359/.408 2B: 27 HR: 10 RBI: 70 SB: 14

Marsh is a tremendous athlete and an above-average defensive center fielder with a strong work ethic and a high baseball IQ. He has a plus-plus arm that stops runners from taking an extra base. But he needs a lot of work on his swing to become successful.

99. Miguel Amaya, C, Chicago Cubs
Age: 19 Height: 6-1 Weight: 184 Bats: R Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 55 FLD: 50 HIT: 50 PWR: 55 RUN: 40
Stats (A)
Slash: .256/.349/.403 2B: 21 HR: 12 RBI: 52 SB: 1

A solid defensive catching prospect with an above-average arm, Amaya can hit a fastball and demonstrates above-average power. Like so many teenagers, he struggles against good breaking balls. His framing is above average for his age, but has some work to do with his feet and calling a game.

83. Drew Waters, OF, Atlanta Braves
Age: 20 Height: 6-2 Weight: 183 Bats: B Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 60 FLD: 50 HIT: 55 PWR: 55 RUN: 55
Stats (A)
Slash: .293/.343/.476 2B: 39 HR: 9 RBI: 39 SB: 23

I love Waters’ bat. He’s got great hands, wrists and forearms and has tremendous snap on contact. He’s playing center field for now, but if Ronald Acuña had to move to a corner, then Waters will, too. He’s not going to be a fast-tracked prospect to the majors, but it will be worth the wait when he gets there.

57. Sean Murphy, C, Oakland Athletics
Age: 24 Height: 6-3 Weight: 215 Bats: R Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 70 FLD: 60 HIT: 50 PWR: 55 RUN: 40
Stats (R/AA/AAA)
Slash: .285/.361/.489 2B: 27 HR: 8 RBI: 43 SB: 3

Murphy is one of the best all-around catching prospects in baseball and the Athletics’ front office has made it clear that he is their long-term solution at the position. His calling card starts with his above-average defense and foot quickness behind the plate. He also has an extremely strong arm that can shut down the running game. Offensively, he continues to develop at a rapid pace and could end up slugging 15-18 home runs eventually while getting on base at a 34 or 35 percent clip when fully developed.

53. Luis Garcia, SS, Philadelphia Phillies
Age: 18 Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Bats: B Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 60 FLD: 60 HIT: 55 PWR: 40 RUN: 50
Stats (R)
Slash: .369/.433/.488 2B: 11 HR: 1 RBI: 32 SB: 12

Garcia was one of the top prospects in the 2017 class of International prospects and this year was considered, by several teams, as the best prospect to play in the Gulf Coast League, where he dominated with a .433 on-base percentage. He’s a well-above-average defensive shortstop with range to both sides, soft hands, quick feet, fluid rhythm and an accurate strong arm from the hole. He’ll make the highlight film play and the routine one. He’s mechanically sound at the plate, resulting in a quick-to-the-ball smooth swing.

33. Keibert Ruiz, C, Los Angeles Dodgers
Age: 20 Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Bats: B Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 55 FLD: 55 HIT: 55 PWR: 45 RUN: 40
Stats (AA)
Slash: .268/.328/.401 2B: 14 HR: 12 RBI: 47

I have Ruiz as the best prospect in the Dodgers organization, over Verdugo. Ruiz is an above-average defensive catcher with an average arm that is enhanced by his quick release. He has soft hands, quick feet and plays with energy and enthusiasm. At the plate, he’s a switch hitter with line-drive gap power and he makes contact and puts the ball in play. There is no doubt he’s the Dodgers’ future catcher. The only question left is, will it happen this September or sometime next year?

5. Wander Franco, SS, Tampa Bay Rays
Age: 17 Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Bats: B Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 55 FLD: 55 HIT: 65 PWR: 65 RUN: 50
Stats (Rookie)
Slash: .351/.419/.587 2B: 10 HR: 11 RBI: 57 SB: 4

Franco is the best switch-hitting prospect in baseball with a special hit tool that could potentially earn him a batting championship in time. He has tremendous depth perception, which allows him to recognize pitches early, and has impressive plate discipline for a 17-year-old. At shortstop, he has soft hands, solid range to both sides and plays with high energy and enthusiasm. He has surprising raw power for his frame, thanks to quick and strong hands, wrists and forearms. He should eventually end up with 20 home run game power. A special talent who could land at the top of this list in the next year or two.

2019 Pre-Draft Top 30 Prospects

1. Wander Franco, SS
2. Kiebert Ruiz, C
3. Drew Waters, OF
4. Brandon Marsh, OF
5. Sean Murphy, C
6. Ronny Mauricio, SS
7. Luis Oviedo, SP
8. Luis Garcia, SS
9. Miguel Amaya, C
10. Everson Pereira, OF
11. Lucius Fox, SS
12. Antoni Flores, SS
13. Francisco Morales, SP
14. Franklin Perez, SP
15. Luiz Gohara, SP
16. Luis Rengifo, 2B
17. Shervyen Newton, 3B
18. Darwinzon Hernandez, SP
19. Micker Adolfo, OF
20. Jordan Balazovic, SP
21. Elvin Rodriguez, SP
22. Carlos Rodriguez, OF
23. Jhoan Duran, SP
24. Luis Santana, SS/2B
25. Jeisson Rosario, OF
26. Ryan McKenna, OF
27. Diego Rincones, OF
28. Gregory Santos, SP
29. Carlos Hernandez, SP
30. Chris Rodriguez, SP
31. Eddy Diaz, SS

Hidden Gem's

Francisco Morales
2018

Morales has the perfect combination of extreme upside and muted hype, as he hasn't pitched in a full-season league and gets lost in the shuffle with Sixto Sanchez and Adonis Medina sucking up most of the Phillies pitching prospect praise. He received a $720,000 bonus as the top Venezuelan pitcher in the 2016 July 2 international signing class. Morales' realistic upside is up there with Sanchez, he just hasn't proved it at as high of a level. At 6-foot-4, 185 pounds, he has a much safer, projectable body than Sanchez, and his fastball, which already sits in the mid-90s, should be an absolute monster in a couple years. He can already spin a breaking ball that will flash plus, and while his changeup isn't a very useful pitch, that's something he has in common with almost every 18-year-old on the planet. His command needs work, but it's still ahead of schedule. Of the pitching prospects outside the top 100, Morales has as good a chance as anyone to finish the year as a top-50 prospect.


Luis Garcia
2018

Even without Braves or Padres-level exposure, the Nationals cleaned up on the 2016 international market -- inking a pair of shortstop prospects in Garcia and Yasel Antuna, both of whom have increased their stock significantly since signing. Antuna is more appealing for dynasty leagues because of his monstrous ceiling, but Garcia has the higher floor, and with plus-plus speed, his fantasy upside should not be overlooked. He was the fourth youngest hitter in the Gulf Coast League, yet finished 11th in batting average (.302) and tied for ninth in steals (11-for-13). Unlike Antuna, Garcia is a good bet to stick at shortstop, so at the very least he projects to hit for a high average, steal a lot of bases and quality at the second scarcest position in the game. His all-fields approach (36 percent to the pull side, 38.5 percent to the opposite field) allows him show off his hit tool, but it mutes any power potential. At 6-foot, 190 pounds, he could access over-the-fence power, but it would likely come at the expense of his batting average.


Cristian Santana
The 20-year-old slugger was having a breakout season, hitting five home runs in 10 games in the Pioneer League before quickly receiving a promotion to the Midwest League. His bat stayed hot, posting a .331/.348/.500 slash line with five home runs in 141 plate appearances with the Loons. His 33:4 K:BB in 35 games illustrates how aggressive he is at the plate, and he will have to refine his approach somewhat if he is to continue having success as he moves up the organizational ladder.


Lorenzo Cedrola
He hit .285/.322/.387 with four home runs and 19 steals on 26 attempts in 92 games as a 19-year-old at Low-A prior to the injury. This should not sideline him this spring, but prospective dynasty-league owners need to be aware of the fact that his stolen-base totals at High-A could be affected, at least early on. He is a plus runner and quality defender in center field. It will be on him to prove he can hit enough in the upper levels to profile as more than a bench outfielder.


Alexander Campos
Campos, who was the Mariners' 15th-ranked prospect according to MLB.com, spent all of 2017 in the Dominican Summer League, playing in 59 games and hitting .290/.413/.367 with seven stolen bases and a 39:41 K:BB. The 17-year-old has flashed a defense-speed combo that leads scouts to believe his possible floor is a big-league reserve; with further progress he could certainly develop into an everyday player.


A.J. Alexy
Alexy is just a year out of high school, but he certainly has a lot of upside in his right arm. In 19 starts with Low-A Great Lakes this season, the 19-year-old has 86 strikeouts in 73.2 innings to go along with a 3.67 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. He's a ways away from the majors, but he has the makings of an electri

State of the Farm (what is left)

1. SP Kolby Allred 60H

2. SP Marcus Diplan 55H

3. SP Alvaro Seijas 55H

4. SS  Lucius Fox 55E

5. OF Donnie Dewees 50H

6. 2B Forrest Wall 50H

7. SS Richie Martin 50H

8. SS CJ Hinojosa 45M

9. 3B Gregory Guerrero 50E

10. RP Yasiel Sierra 45H

HM SP Pierce Johnson 45H

Top 30 Hero Prospects at the end of the season

1. 2B Yoan Moncada
2. OF Andrew Benintendi
3. SP Lucas Giolito
4. SS Brendan Rogers
5. 3B Rafael Devers
6. SS Amed Rosario
7. SP Anderson Espinoza
8. 1B AJ Reed
9. OF Manuel Margot
10 OF Bradley Zimmer
11 SP Kolby Allard
12 SS Willy Adames
13 SP Reynaldo Lopez
14 1B Dominic Smith
15 SP Robert Stephenson
16 SP Brady Aiken
17 SP James Kaprielian
18 SP Dylan Cease
19 SP Dillion Tate
20 OF Harold Ramirez
21 3B Gilbert Lara
22 SP Thomas Szapucki
23 2B Forrest Wall
24 OF Donnie Dewees
25 SS Anderson Tejeda
26 SS Lucius Fox
27 SP Alvaro Seijas
28 SP Kyle Freeland
29 OF Greg Allen
30 RP Yasiel Sierra

Heroes Top 30 Prospects Update

The Heroes have been busy trading some prospects to add some MLB players.  Here is what the top 30 Hero prospects are now.

1. 2B Yoan Moncada
2. SP Lucas Giolito
3. SS Brendan Rogers
4. OF Andrew Benintendi
5. 1B AJ Reed
6. SP Anderson Espinoza
7. 3B Rafael Devers
8. SP Robert Stephenson
9. OF Manuel Margot
10 OF Bradley Zimmer
11 SP Dillion Tate
12 SS Tim Anderson
13 1B Dominic Smith
14 SS Amed Rosario
15 SS Willy Adames
16 SP Brady Aiken
17 SP James Kaprielian
18 SP Kolby Allard
19 3B Gilbert Lara
20 SP Dylan Cease
21 OF Harold Ramirez
22 SP Reynaldo Lopez
23 SP Kyle Freeland
24 2B Forrest Wall
25 RP Yasiel Sierra
26 SS Lucius Fox
27 OF Donnie Dewees
28 SP Pierce Johnson
29 SS Richie Martin
30 SP Hunter Wood

BP Fantasy 101 Pre-Draft Hero Addition

3) Yoan Moncada, 2B, Boston Red Sox (Age: 20, Previous Rank: NR)
Potential Earnings: $35+
Risk Factor: Medium
Fantasy Overview: Five-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG, HR, RBI, R, SB
Realistic Ceiling: The top fantasy second baseman for a half-decade
Realistic Floor: A trail of broken hearts in New England

5) Lucas Giolito, RHP, Washington Nationals (Age: 21, Previous Rank: 9)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
Risk Factor: Medium
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in W, K, ERA, WHIP
Realistic Ceiling: /angels sing
Realistic Floor: /angels sing

9) Bradley Zimmer, OF, Cleveland Indians (Age: 23, Previous Rank: 88)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: Low
Fantasy Overview: Five-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG, R
Realistic Ceiling: The really good version of Shane Victorino
Realistic Floor: The really good version of Gerardo Parra

10) Tim Anderson, SS, Chicago White Sox (Age: 22, Previous Rank: 18)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Risk Factor: Medium
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG, R, SB
Realistic Ceiling: A top-three shortstop
Realistic Floor: A 30-steal outfielder

12) A.J. Reed, 1B, Houston Astros (Age: 22, Previous Rank: NR)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: Low
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in HR, RBI
Realistic Ceiling: A .280 hitter with 30 bombs
Realistic Floor: A very serviceable mixed-league corner infielder

14) Brendan Rodgers, SS, Colorado Rockies (Age: 19, Previous Rank: NR)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
Risk Factor: High
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG, HR, RBI, R
Realistic Ceiling: The true heir to Troy Tulowitzki
Realistic Floor: Whatever, he’s a shortstop who plays half his games in Coors

22) Rafael Devers, 3B, Boston Red Sox (Age: 19, Previous Rank: 77)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Risk Factor: High
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG, HR, RBI, R
Realistic Ceiling: A top-five third baseman
Realistic Floor: Not making that Dunkin’ Donuts ad money

30) Andrew Benintendi, OF, Boston Red Sox (Age: 21, Previous Rank: NR)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: Medium
Fantasy Overview: Five-category contributor; Impact potential in R
Realistic Ceiling: Carlos Gonzalez without Coors
Realistic Floor: 80 percent of modern-day Shin-Soo Choo

31) Manuel Margot, OF, San Diego Padres (Age: 21, Previous Rank: 69)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: Medium
Fantasy Overview: Three-category contributor; Impact potential in SB
Realistic Ceiling: I can't believe they gave this guy up for a reliever
Realistic Floor: I can't believe this is all it took to land Craig Kimbrel

41) Raimel Tapia, OF, Colorado Rockies (Age: 22, Previous Rank: 28)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Risk Factor: High
Fantasy Overview: Five-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG, R
Realistic Ceiling: A .320/30-steal profile in Coors
Realistic Floor: A dodged bullet for the Batting Stance Guy

50) Robert Stephenson, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (Age: 22, Previous Rank: 23)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: High
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in W, K
Realistic Ceiling: An SP2 with better strikeouts than ratios
Realistic Floor: An inconsistent arm who bounces on and off the waiver wire

54) Willy Adames, SS, Tampa Bay Rays (Age: 20, Previous Rank: HM)
Potential Earnings: $15-20
Risk Factor: Medium
Fantasy Overview: Three-category contributor
Realistic Ceiling: Jhonny Peralta
Realistic Floor: A back-end mixed-league third baseman

60) Mark Appel, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies (Age: 24, Previous Rank: 41)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: High
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in W, K
Realistic Ceiling: A top-20 starter
Realistic Floor: Edwin Jackson /sheds tear

72) Harold Ramirez, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (Age: 21, Previous Rank: NR)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: High
Fantasy Overview: Three-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG, R
Realistic Ceiling: Christian Yelich if the power never comes
Realistic Floor: Josh Harrison in the outfield

83) Archie Bradley, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (Age: 23, Previous Rank: 13)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: High
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in W, K
Realistic Ceiling: An easy top-30 starter
Realistic Floor: A hard guy to roster

85) Forrest Wall, 2B, Colorado Rockies (Age: 20, Previous Rank: 98)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Risk Factor: High
Fantasy Overview: Three-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG, R, SB
Realistic Ceiling: Jose Altuve when he was Clark Kent
Realistic Floor: An easier-to-spell DJ LeMaheiu

92) Dominic Smith, 1B, New York Mets (Age: 20, Previous Rank: 93)
Potential Earnings: $15-20
Risk Factor: Medium
Fantasy Overview: Four-category contributor; Impact potential in AVG
Realistic Ceiling: A lifetime of misery for Ben and Craig. Mostly Craig.
Realistic Floor: James Loney

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Gilbert Lara, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
Reynaldo Lopez, RHP, Washington Nationals
Amed Rosario, SS, New York Mets

Pre Draft Hero Top 25 Prospect

Pre Draft Hero Top 25 Prospect (with BA grade)

1. SP Lucas Giolito 70 Medium
2. 2B Yoan Moncada 70 High
3. 1B AJ Reed 65 Medium
4. 3B Rafael Devers 65 High
5. OF Bradley Zimmer 60 Medium
6. SP Robert Stephenson 65 High
7. SS Tim Anderson 60 High
8. 1B Dominic Smith 55 High
9. 1B Cody Bellinger 60 High
10 SS Willy Adames 60 High
11 SP Archie Bradley 55 High
12 OF Manuel Margot 55 High
13 SP Reynaldo Lopez 60 High
14 SP Mark Appel 55 High
15 SS Amed Rosario 60 High
16 SP Jack Flaherty 55 High
17 2B Forrest Wall 55 Extreme
18 SP Dylan Cease 60 Extreme
19 OF Raimel Tapia 50 High
20 SP Kyle Freeland 60 Extreme
21 OF Harold Ramirez 55 High
22 SP Miguel Almonte 55 High
23 3B Gilbert Lara 55 Extreme
24 SP Pierce Johnson 50 High
25 SP Marcus Diplan 55 Extreme

BP Top 101 Hero Edition

3. Lucas Giolito, RHP, Washington Nationals
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: 6

7. Yoan Moncada, 2B, Boston Red Sox
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: N/A

14. Manuel Margot, OF, San Diego Padres
Scouting Report: LINK
2015 Ranking: 61

19. Tim Anderson, SS, Chicago White Sox
Scouting Report: LINK
2015 Ranking: 39

20. Brendan Rodgers, SS, Colorado Rockies
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: N/A

23. Bradley Zimmer, OF, Cleveland Indians
Scouting Report: LINK
2015 Ranking: N/A

30. Robert Stephenson, RHP, Cincinnati Reds
Scouting Report: LINK
2015 Ranking: 16

35. Rafael Devers, 3B, Boston Red Sox
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: 90

42. Raimel Tapia, OF, Colorado Rockies
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: 45

46. Andrew Benintendi, OF, Boston Red Sox
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: N/A

48. Archie Bradley, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: 11

54. Willy Adames, SS, Tampa Bay Rays
Scouting Report: LINK
2015 Ranking: 94

55. A.J. Reed, 1B, Houston Astros
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: N/A

64. Mark Appel, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies
Scouting Report: LINK
2015 Ranking: 35

75. Reynaldo Lopez, RHP, Washington Nationals
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: 72

80. Harold Ramirez, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: N/A

86. Dominic Smith, 1B, New York Mets
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: N/A

96. Amed Rosario, SS, New York Mets
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: 78

101. Forrest Wall, 2B, Colorado Rockies
Scouting Report: Coming soon
2015 Ranking: N/A

Jaypers Top 100 List

Here are the Heroes who ranked on the Jaypers top 100 list, with a bonus look at who the Heroes are using there top 2 picks on:

3. Lucas Giolito, RHP
8. Yoan Moncada, 2B
14. Rafael Devers, 3B
15. A.J. Reed, 1B
19. Andrew Benintendi, OF
25. Brendan Rodgers, SS
31. Bradley Zimmer, OF
35. Robert Stephenson, RHP
39. Tim Anderson, SS
51. Manuel Margot, OF
55. Amed Rosario, SS
58. Cody Bellinger, 1B
61. Archie Bradley, RHP
69. Dominic Smith, 1B
75. Willy Adames, SS
93. Miguel Almonte, RHP
100. Mark Appel, RHP

Consensus Top 100 Fantasy Prospect List

2. Lucas Giolito, RHP, Washington Nationals (690)
4. Yoan Moncada, 2B, Boston Red Sox (676)
11. Rafael Devers, 3B, Boston Red Sox (619)
19. A.J. Reed, 1B, Houston Astros (538)
27. Bradley Zimmer, OF, Cleveland Indians (477)
31. Tim Anderson, SS, Chicago White Sox (461)
33. Robert Stephenson, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (459)
39. Manuel Margot, OF, San Diego Padres (413)
49. Raimel Tapia, OF, Colorado Rockies (318)
52. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (302)
57. Reynaldo Lopez, RHP, Washington Nationals (269)
66. Archie Bradley, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (221)
73. Willy Adames, SS, Tampa Bay Rays (176)
85. Jack Flaherty, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (116)

Getting Votes
104. SP Mark Appel
107. 1B Cody Bellinger
135. SP Miguel Almonte
140. SP Pierce Johnson
143. OF Harold Ramirez
147. 3B Gilbert Lara
162. SP Kyle Freeland
171. SP Dylan Cease

Full list can be found here

http://www.faketeams.com/2015/12/24/10656884/consensus-top-100-fantasy-baseball-prospect-list

Post 2015 MILB Top 100

The First top 100 list is out and the Heroes are all over it. 16 Heroes make the list while another 17 player lay unowned

3. SP Lucas Giolito
8. 2B Yoan Moncada
13. 3B Rafael Devers
25. OF Manuel Margot
26. OF Bradley Zimmer
36. SP Robert Stephenson
37. SS Willy Adames
38. SS Tim Anderson
39. SP Archie Bradley
43. SP Mark Appel
45. SP Jameson Taillon
81. 2B Forrest Wall
82. SS Amed Rosario
91. 1B A.J. Reed
99. OF Raimel Tapia
100. SP Jack Flaherty