Because the International Players tab has an apples and oranges mix of older pros from Asian leagues and soon-to-be first-year players, there is no explicit ranking on The Board, but Ive stacked the class of anticipated 2023 signees in a table below with a ranking for reference should you need it. 10)Basically, the only way lvarez isnt at the top of the Mets list come 2023 is if he somehow graduates next season. Jobe is the organizations next big project. A buttery delivery with a low-launch, three-quarter arm slot and electric arm speed. Below is how much money each team has available to spend in their international bonus pools. Crews is as close to a 5-tool talent as youll find in this class and could move quickly through the minor leagues given his position and skillset with the bat. : Brewers ($1,300,000) More 34. He's a true power pitcher with a bulldog mentality on the bump. Here are the Marlins' 2023 Top 30 prospects. -- $300,000Osvaldo Heredia, OF, D.R. Defensively, it's a solid average glove with an above average arm, though his size may ultimately shift him to third base. Dollander mixes in a bevy of pitches, but it's his tight, sweeping slider that gets whiffs. 47)Hassell is off to a solid start in his first full season with a .320/.414/.478 line in 90 games at Low-A Lake Elsinore, showing off the advanced hit tool that made him the eighth overall pick in 2020. In the middle of the month, the international free agency (IFA) signing period re-opened; a few days before that, MLB reinstated former Braves executive John Coppolella, who was ousted for improprieties in this market, and then banned from baseball for refusing to cooperate with the MLB investigation. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Crews produces elite exit velocities and balances the raw power with a strong approach and feel for the strike zone. 12)Leiter turned down first-round interest as a New Jersey high schooler in 2019 to attend Vanderbilt, where he was spectacular in his lone full season this spring, no-hitting South Carolina in his first SEC start, tying for the NCAA Division I strikeout lead with 179 in 110 innings and helping the Commodores reach the College World Series finals. The draft you see every summer covers players born in the. -- $1,200,000Eduardo Perez, OF, D.R. Luis Reyes, RHP, D.R. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF, D.R. He's batting .303/.440/.609 with 20 homers and 28 steals in 88 games between Low-A and High-A, leads the Minors in runs (93) and extra-base hits (55) and ranks third in OPS (1.049). White Sox: Colson Montgomery, SS (No. 5)Luciano has been better than advertised since the Giants signed him for $2.6 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, part of an international haul that included two more potential impact bats in outfielders Luis Matos and Jairo Pomares. 1/MLB No. He can get a bit erratic with his strike-throwing at times, but there's a ton of upside to unlock here, plus he'll be one of the youngest players in this draft class. I pulled out portions of these documents for reference in the pieces published earlier this week and have done so again here, but I suggest readers familiarize themselves further. lvarez shows an impressively quick right-handed bat that should help him hit for average and power the higher he climbs. He has a nice loose swing and shows the ability to hit home runs in batting practice and games. Its a premium bat in the 2023 class, even if he does physically mature into a corner role when it's all said and done. While he has some two-way potential, Skenes has more upside on the mound working from a three-quarter arm slot with smooth mechanics, a short-arm action, hiding the ball on his back hip and creating a lot of deception. Indeed, the size and character of the bonus pool was one of the areas of disagreement during the negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA this past summer. Raymond Mola, OF, D.R. : Tigers+ ($1,100,000) More 49. 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. Signed for $3 million out of the Dominican Republic in January, he's built like a young Alex Rodriguez or Manny Machado and could have solid-or-better tools across the board. -- $650,000Samuel Acuna, RHP, Ven. 9)The Red Sox picked fourth in the 2021 Draft, their earliest selection since 1967, and landed MLB Pipeline's top-rated prospect in California prepster Mayer. The Mariners are expected to sign Celesten. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups . Hes played primarily in center field as well, only helping his case as a high-end prospect. : Padres+ ($5,600,000) More 2. . Well give Abel the nod for now as the organizations lone Top 100 player currently, even though a shoulder issue has shelved him for a while, as he was missing a ton of bats (13.3 K/9) while proving to be tough to hit (.174 batting average against) before he went on the injured list. : Astros+ ($897,500) More 22. The younger Salas has all the tools to be an impact player at the game's most demanding position. He'll also flash a changeup. 29)The Dodgers have landed the best Venezuelan prospect in the last three international classes: Cartaya in 2018, outfielder Luis Rodriguez in 2019 and shortstop Wilman Diaz in January. He's hit absolutely everywhere he's gone. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Twins sign twelve international prospects. Players have to be registered with Major League Baseball in advance in order to be eligible to sign. Even though it seems likely there will eventually be a draft, in the immediate-term, teams are behaving as if there wont be one to avoid being caught flat-footed in the event one doesnt materialize, or that it takes a while for the infrastructure that would support a draft to be put in place. Morales has been most closely connected to the Athletics. 3/MLB No. That tendency applies here as well. Camilo Diaz, OF, D.R. -- $340,000Jose Pirela, OF, Ven. 1/MLB No. Weve now had a few years of the current hard-capped bonus pool system, and its become clear that some teams habitually over-commit pool space that they neither have on hand nor have the capacity to trade for. -- $800,000Luis Merejo, INF, D.R. Of the pair, Frelick is almost guaranteed to be the one who wont graduate by 2023. He has touched 100 mph, has a wide array of secondary pitches, and has been praised for his poise and makeup, per MLB.com. The league offered to eliminate the qualifying offer system in exchange for an international draft, but the MLBPA said no. -- $325,000Luis Lameda, SS., Ven. Reds: Matt McLain, SS (No. Jan. 15 is officially known as the first day of the international signing period and it means everything to the prospects from across the globe who sign during the 11-month span. Under the current system, players with verbal agreements often work out at their future teams complex and have resources available to them there that they wouldnt have at home in the time between when they come to a verbal agreement and when they actually sign. 15)Slowed by mononucleosis in his pro debut after the Yankees made him a first-round choice in 2019 out of a New Jersey high school, Volpe used his pandemic downtime to add strength to his advanced hitting skills and has raked throughout 2021. Its one of the best changeups in the class and comfortably projects plus. Dodgers: Diego Cartaya, C (No. at Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted As has been the case with past classes, after these players sign, they will be pulled off the International Players section of The Board and warehoused in a ranking of their signing class for record-keeping purposes. 2/MLB No. Because these players are so close in age to the younger prospects who participate in any given domestic draft, I like to use theoretical draft position as a barometer by which to grade the international amateurs. There are 12 prospects from Venezuela, three from Cuba, two from the Bahamas and one each from Mexico and Korea. Waldrep transferred out of Southern Miss to Florida for his junior year after some impressive undergrad campaigns. Every player set to receive a bonus of $2 million or more is included in this ranking, with a smattering of players with high six-figure bonuses and up included as well, players who emerged as favorites of mine throughout the process. 98)Hes only just started his pro career as the Reds top pick in the 2021 Draft, but the fact that hes already in High-A ball points to the possibility hell live up to his billing as an advanced college hitter who can move quickly. : Mariners ($4,700,000) More 3. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, Dodgers catcher Diego Cartaya, Giants shortstop Marco Luciano, Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte, Guardians outfielder George Valera, Twins outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguezand Rockies shortstop Adael Amador were all seven-figure signings. The international amateur arena is a procedural and ethical mess that has undergone wholesale structural changes several times during my time as a writer, most recently because of what the pandemic did to shift the timeline of each signing period. Welcome to this year's ranking of the top 100 prospects in baseball. The 2023 MLB Draft will take place from July 9 through July 11 during All-Star festivities in Seattle, Washington. Dollander has premium command, pitch-ability, athleticism and polish. 23)The No. February 26, 2023. White can also pronate and turn over a changeup. Heck, someone who signs Sunday could one day find himself in Coopertown. Jun-Seok Shim, RHP, S. Korea: Pirates+ More 11. -- $350,000D'Angelo Tejada, D.R. He's making his pro debut as a 17-year-old in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, where he's hitting .224/.337/.329 with two homers and nine steals in 24 games. -- $700,000Angelo Hernandez, C, Ven. Yophery Rodriguez, OF, Ven. -- $300,000, BravesJohn Estevez, OF, D.R. January 15, 2023 Paul Woodin AL East, General, MiLB, Top 50 Lists, Yankees 9 New York Yankees Top 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack on Twitter The Yankees used a lot of youth in 2022 that effectively kept them in the playoff race. Nationals: Brady House, SS (No. -- $797,500, AthleticsRamon Landaeta, C, Ven. Covering prospects is all about the future, right? Cristian Perez, OF, D.R. -- $497,500Daniel Mielcarek, SS, D.R. Dominican SS Joendry Vargas: One of the better pure hitters in the international class, 17-year-old Vargas has advanced strike zone knowledge and a rare sweet right-handed swing. Former Braves top prospects shine for A's in spring debuts. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. by Handedness, Board Update: 2023 International Amateur Prospects, Official Professional Baseball Rules Book, recently-filed lawsuit in the Dominican Republic, the league and the MLBPA had until July 25, New Brewer Owen Miller Is Evolving as a Hitter (Or at Least Trying To). Korean baseball reporter Daniel Kimsays Shim is on the verge of signing with the Pirates. Between that initial commitment and their official signing date, so much can change. 63)Walker would have been the likely pick here even before his stellar 2021, but its certainly true now. Arnaldo Lantigua, OF, D.R. One of this year's top international pitcherswho won't sign for a high bonus or get attention in public rankings (yet)was a solid, projectable arm up to 90 mph during the scouting process who has since reached 97 mph and shown feel for a good breaking ball. MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft. He'll ambush pitches over the right field fence, but it's not necessarily his game. Meyer offers a mid-80s changeup that lags behind his other two weapons, but shows enough promise for scouts to slap a future 50 grade on the off-speed offering. In the event of a draft, international prospects would lose the agency to pick their employers, an ability they currently enjoy, while North American draft prospects do not. Astros: Tyler Whitaker, OF (No. The 19-year-old infielder's carrying tool remains his power with 24 homers in 90 . -- $600,000Hector Liriano, OF, D.R. Our team has taken in nine showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages, including sitting in on several exhibitions. Joendry Vargas, SS, D.R. Marwys Jorge, RHP, D.R. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in the rearview mirror, we're ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. The international signing period ends on Dec. 15, 2023. February 28, 2023. Jenkins is long, lean, athletic, and projectable at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, showcasing some of the best bat speed and power in the class. -- $500,000Alison Zacarias, RHP, D.R. Skenes velo sits in low-to-mid 90s, though when he rears back he's been up to 99. February 27, 2023. Bonus pool trades were put on hold the last few years, during the pandemic. -- $325,000Daniel Gaitor, OF, Bah. He's shown feel for spinning the baseball, primarily a low-to-mid 70s curveball with tight tilt that projects. 537. -- $450,000Ruben Menes, RHP, D.R. As always, the FV grade is a more important measure for readers to focus on than the ordinal rankings here. 1/MLB No. Filippo Di Turi, SS, Ven. When the most recent CBA was ratified, the league and the MLBPA had until July 25 to agree to a draft, the first of which would have taken place in 2024 had they done so. -- $600,000, BrewersAntony Gomez, OF, D.R. Bradfield will never been a thumper, but he's got elite vision at the plate, hardly ever expands the zone and walks just about as much as he strikes out. Some guys are breaking out. The fastball gets up to 99 with immense hop at the top of the zone and true bat-missing qualities. The Angels (Noah Syndergaard), Phillies (Nick Castellanos), Red Sox (Trevor Story), and Rangers (Corey Seager, Marcus Semien) each forfeited $500,000 to sign free agents with qualifying offers as non-CBT payers (Texas forfeited $500,000 each for Seager and Semien). His defensive work remains a work in progress, but there has been growth there in 2021.That entire package has cemented his place atop the New York rankings for a good while to come. There are those that believe White is the best prep southpaw prospect available in any draft since Steve Avery was selected no. -- $650,000Joseph Tailor, 2B, D.R. There are about a dozen players who are expected to receive $1 million or more who didnt make the cut, either because I had insufficient scouting information to rank them or because I think they arent very good. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. At this stage, both of his secondaries are a work-in-progress, but show big promise. Hurley is a bit of a five-tool player who can impact the game. Here are the Nationals' 2023 Top 30 prospects. 4/MLB No. San Diego Padres. : Brewers ($1,400,000) More 36. The floor here is pretty high as far as prep bats go. Baseball America recently ranked the elder Salas the No. That's a seven mph jump that, in three months, took him from a lower-end Division 1 arm into now one of the harder throwers in the country for his age group. Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and currently lives in Tempe, AZ. Orioles: Gunnar Henderson, SS (No. Janero Miller, OF, Bahamas: Marlins ($950,000) More 17. He's also flashed an above average splitter, though it's inconsistent both in shape and execution. -- $400,000Angel Gil, OF, D.R., $375,000, D-backsYassel Soler, 3B, D.R. He shows good throwing mechanics and a strong arm. Vargas is expected to sign with the Dodgers. It's a whippy arm with huge projection, but already shoving gas. He is an average runner. 1. : Phillies ($3,000,000) More 14. : Giants ($2,697,500) More 16. He is rumored to have a deal in place with the Yankees. He could repeat Low-A in 2022 and still be ahead of the curve, with plenty of time to figure it out. It's solid-average power at the plate, mostly to his pull-side. It's the first date when playersmany of whom have had signing commitments in place dating back two or three yearscan officially sign a contract with a major league team. 1/MLB No. : Tigers+ ($1,250,000) More 33. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Better than Brien Taylor. Future All-Stars will be signed when international free agency opens Sunday. He's got a short biting slider in the mid-80's that he's primarily utilized against righties to garner chases, as well as a tumbling change-up in the same velocity band that he can command away from lefties with consistency. Emerson is largely average on the dirt, though his range and hands do show better than his average speed. 46)While a back issue has kept him out since late July, Soderstrom has shown that reports of his advanced bat coming out of high school were right on target. Here is a look at which players from MLB Pipeline's Top 50 International Prospects list have agreed to terms with clubs, according to sources, and for how much. Royals: Erick Pea, OF (No. Thats unlikely given that hell only turn 20 in November. Our team has taken in 9 showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages. -- $500,000, RedsAlfredo Alcantara, SS, D.R. He started tapping into big power on the showcase circuit but still remains super projectable and likely to add plenty more strength. I know Im not the only one champing at the bit for those sweet prospect lists! -- $400,000Carlos Batista, OF, D.R. Wilson never strikes out. McGonigle has a loose, flashy glove with bouncy actions on the dirt. As a 6-foot-4 lefty-hitting shortstop with a lofty offensive ceiling, he draws comparisons to Corey Seager at the same stage of their careers. Angel Cepeda, SS, D.R. The Dodgers surpassed the luxury tax threshold the previous season and had to forfeit $1,000,000 for Freddie Freeman. Yoeilin Cespedes, SS, D.R. Weve collected data and pitch metrics from guys showcasing their summer gains and, boy, do things look promising. Felix Morrobel, SS, D.R. *The forfeited monies are redistributed to the other clubs. Ariel Castro, OF, Cuba: Twins ($2,400,000) More 12. Scouting and comparing international players tools and athleticism to those of recent and upcoming domestic amateurs helps me to triangulate approximately where theyd go in a given draft, and assign them a FV based on that approximation. Beyond his 70-grade run tool, the former Boston College star looks like a potential plus hitter, and he works well in both center and right. Hes got a way about impacting the game in every aspect of the game. 60)The biggest asset on Houses scouting report was his plus power. 2023 MLB Draft - Top 100 College Prospects Prospects Live Prospects Live Staff MLB Draft A new year, a new board and new ranks. Waldrep has a super-athletic frame with well-proportioned strength and a wicked quick arm. Some guys are breaking out. International free agency remains through at least 2026, when the collective bargaining agreement expires. The . -- $400,000Andres Valor, OF, Ven. Updating the 2023 Draft Prospect Rankings; . Rangers: Jack Leiter, RHP (No. Blue Jays: Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B (No. A very well regarded prep bat, Troy built off a strong freshman campaign at Stanford with an arguably stronger summer at Wareham. Rockies: Zac Veen, OF (No. 97)During his pro debut after being a bit of a surprise third-round pick in 2019, Harris showed that the Braves mightve been shrewd to take the two-way player and let him hit, as he reached full-season ball. Teams can not entice players by offering to put them on the 40-man roster. Major League Baseball's international signing period for 2023 opens on Sunday, Jan. 15. The son of two-time All-Star and World Series champion Al Leiter, he comes equipped with an elite 90-97 mph fastball that hitters rarely barrel, a plus curveball and a solid slider and changeup. White has been up to 96 and many believe he'll approach triple digits when it's all said and done. D-backs: Jordan Lawlar, SS (No. Teams keep track of rival clubs bonus allocations both to gauge the market and to assess the total amount of money still available, as well as how much each team has promised to players. Primary secondary offerings include a fall-off-the-table split-change and a devestating breaking slider, both in the low-to-mid 80s, the latter featuring extreme sweep when he wants to grab it. They're mostly all shortstops now,. He's really dialed in a slider/cutter that flash plus when he's got feel for it. 4 prospect in Miami's system and said his "offensive skills will make him a valuable player." 1)Montgomery immediately became the White Sox's top prospect when they drafted him 22nd overall in July out of Southridge High (Huntingburg, Ind. -- $450,000Fabian Lopez, SS, D.R. Cardinals: Jordan Walker, 3B (No. by Retrosheet. Esmil Valencia, OF, D.R. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. -- $300,000, MarinersSebastian De Andrade, C, D.R. The draft you see every summer covers players born in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. He's a pro hitter. Luis Morales, RHP, Cuba: Athletics+ (3,000,000) More 6. Taylors profile is actually carried by the bat, showcasing loud line drive and fly ball exit velocities to his pull-side. He played a bit of third base, but with good range to his right and a strong arm, he projects a more natural fit at third base if hes forced off the shortstop position. Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:26 AM ET, Park Factors February 26, 2023. A premium high school hitter. : Astros+ ($2,250,000) More 18. It was a busy day for the Twins, as they had over $6 million to spend, and did so wisely. Keith Law. For prospects around the globe hoping to sign with an MLB franchise, it kicks off a 11-month window for teams to land prospects. -- $500,000, TigersAnibal Salas, OF, Ven. Jesus Caba, SS, D.R. Munetaka Murakami, the record-setting slugger of the Yakult Swallows in Japan, won't be posted until after 2025, when he will be 25 and no longer subject to the international bonus pools. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in full swing, we're ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. As Ive honed a process for this over the years, my first step is to source rumored bonus amounts, often hopping on the phone with people who are involved with international players or scouting to see who they know will be receiving $1 million or more. The fastball eats. There isnt an official source from which to draw that info early on. Unless otherwise noted, clubs have not confirmed the deals. Langford has been an offensive force for the Gators providing plenty of punch and impact at the plate in Gainesville. And thats not just for right now, or even next year. When a team and a player (or the players camp) come to a verbal agreement on a bonus (a practice that is commonplace throughout the industry despite its prohibition), other MLB teams are alerted to the agreement, usually by the players trainer informing them that they arent going to sign the player. Unless otherwise noted, clubs have not confirmed the deals. -- $600,000Joan Gutierrez, SS, Ven. A draft likely wont address all of the abuses of the current system, but it should curtail the practice of teams and 14-year-olds coming to multi-million-dollar agreements. Mayea also has a good approach at the plate and mans center field now, though he is likely to settle into a corner down the road. Prospects Live Staff. Edwin Solano, SS, D.R. Signing Bonus Pool B: $6,366,900 Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Miami Marlins Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Tampa Bay Rays, Signing Bonus Pool A: $5,825,500 Arizona Diamondbacks Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Guardians Colorado Rockies Kansas City Royals Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres, $5,284,000 Pool Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Houston Astros New York Mets New York Yankees San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Toronto Blue Jays Washington Nationals, $4,644,000 Pool Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Angels Philadelphia Phillies, $4,144,000 Pool Los Angeles Dodgers Texas Rangers, CLICK HERE FOR THE 2023 MLB INTERNATIONAL PROSPECT BONUS BOARD. An ultra-aggressive swinger of the bat, Hurley will need to polish up his approach as he sees more advanced pitching at the next level. His profile projects somewhere between Andrew Benintendi and Michael Harris II. The scouting summaries were compiled with information provided by available data and industry sources, as well as from our own observations. Those negotiations failed, meaning that the future signing periods of the 2022-26 CBA will continue to operate on the current schedule and under the current rules. All others fall into international free agency. The 2021 Futures Gamer would be second in the Low-A West in slugging and OPS if he had enough at-bats to qualify, while hitting over .300 to boot. 2023 600 PA / 200 IP Projections . Soto brings a lot of intrigue to the table. His slider works into the mid-80s with sweeping action and short vertical tilt. With notable power for his size, Troy has shown himself capable of going out to all fields, and finds a ton of barrels. He features an intriguing toolset that includes plus power and arm strength as well as solid to plus speed. -- $300,000, MarlinsJancory De La Cruz, OF, D.R. Some evaluators compare the way he moves to Jacob deGrom. Right now, it's more power-over-hit, but scouts think the hit tool could be average too. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. MLB.com adds he "plays with flair and is dedicated to improving." His batted-ball metrics are loud. Top prospect Bradley gets pumped, then gets souvenir. RotoBaller.com 2023 MLB Top Prospect Rankings. 70)Itll be interesting to see if 2021 first-rounder Andrew Painter surpasses Abel, the clubs 2020 top pick, as both are big right-handers drafted out of high school. February 26, 2023. The Angels, Phillies and Red Sox each forfeited $500,000 from their pools for signing players who had rejected qualifying offers -- Noah Syndergaard, Nick Castellanos and Trevor Story, respectively -- last offseason, so each has a pool of $4,644,000 . Hes shown that was no summer fluke by jumping to High-A at age 20 this year, going to the Futures Game, and putting up a .303/.355/.447 line with 21 steals to land on the Top 100 list. The base signing pool for the Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cardinals, Cubs, Giants, Mets, Nationals, White Sox and Yankees is $5,284,000. Hes a guy who knows how to get on base and is a nightmare for the opposition when he runs. Luis Guanipa, OF, Ven. Skenes has shown the ability to manipulate the shape of his slider, and it's paid dividents depending on the handedness matchup. There are bonus pool penalties for signing major-league free agents who have a qualifying offer attached, and teams can once again trade for an additional 60 percent of their original bonus pool this year. : Twins ($2,100,000) More 39. Others have referred to it as the international day of joy. A new year, a new board and new ranks. Were talking about an thunderous bat that should hit for average and power. prospect Winn take on Angels' MVPs. Marlins: Kahlil Watson, SS (No. Welbyn Francisca, SS, D.R. Troy typically takes the field at second base, though hes played a ton of reps at shortstop too. . He's got a super-quick arm and natural deception that's been hell on the opposition. 2/MLB No. He shows good raw power, and it is expected to increase as he develops. -- $350,000, TwinsJuan Hernandez, SS, Ven. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 2023 International Amateur Prospects Every player set to receive a bonus of $2 million or more is included in this ranking, with a smattering of players with high six-figure bonuses and up. Taylor shows a keen eye at the plate, refusing to expand his zone in favorable counts and commonly walking more than he punches out. With that in mind, we give you who we think will be the No. by Retrosheet. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, He offers a four-seam and a two-seam fastball, the latter being more consistent, though McGraw showed a willingness to elevate the four-seamer on the Cape last summer. : Braves ($2,500,000) More 35. News. Hurley comes packed in an athletic frame with well-proportioned strength and organic loft built into his swing. On defense, he shows plus potential because of his soft hands, blocking ability and receiving skills. Major League Baseball's international signing period for 2023 has officially opened up today, with many of the big names signing almost immediately . Once I have a fairly complete picture of the players set to garner meaningful bonuses, I start to make more scouting and evaluation-centric calls and inquiries to augment the initial, bonus-based list. Its got ride, run and immense deception. : Padres+ ($5,600,000) More 2. 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