Youve probably been battered with this question over the past couple months, but any chance the team lists will start rolling out next week? 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. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. -- $650,000Samuel Acuna, RHP, Ven. He's got a super-quick arm and natural deception that's been hell on the opposition. He went from throwing 86 mph in October to now touching 93 mph. Brandon Mayea is an outfielder out of Havana, Cuba who ranks ninth among MLB Pipeline's top international prospects for 2023. February 28, 2023. As an example, there's a 2024 high school pitcher in the United States who is 16. The financial ecosystem of Latin American scouts and trainers might also be impacted by a draft if MLB starts to seize control of the manner in which players are seen. Rockies: Zac Veen, OF (No. : Red Sox ($1,400,000) More 26. All rights reserved. He's got the hit tool and the raw power, and he's got the speed to steal double-digit bags as a pro. Emerson showcased a whole lot of tools on the circuit in 2022 with an impressive hit tool and sneaky power. As the list below indicates, we try to project as far off into the future as possible. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted The signing period is now neatly confined to a single calendar year and runs from Jan. 15 to Dec. 15. He's hit absolutely everywhere he's gone. Welbyn Francisca, SS, D.R. Wilson showcases 40-grade power but many believe he'll grow into fringe-average pop in the pros. Marlins: Kahlil Watson, SS (No. While players routinely have agreements lined up to sign with clubs multiple years in. 10:30 am ET. Gian Zapata, OF, D.R. 11)Marte has made the largest leap of any prospect who wasnt on our Top 100 at the start of the season, jumping up to No. -- $500,000Rafael Alvarez, 3B, D.R. 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. 1/MLB No. The international signing period runs through Dec. 15, 2023. 2023 600 PA / 200 IP Projections . -- $325,000Daniel Gaitor, OF, Bah. Our team has taken in 9 showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages. Felix Morrobel, SS, D.R. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. -- $397,500, GiantsChen-Hsun Lee, RHP, Taiwan -- $647,500Yosneiker Rivas, SS, Ven. 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The slider is thrown firm and short with late two-plane tilt that Waldrep gets hitters to chase regularly. Hes comfortably a plus runner with a huge arm that will play at any outfield spot. Hes got a way about impacting the game in every aspect of the game. -- $1,200,000Eduardo Perez, OF, D.R. -- $700,000Angelo Hernandez, C, Ven. Kuehler will need to continue throwing more strikes and ironing down the effort in his delivery as he develops and gets more college innings under his belt, but there's definitive day one upside here if the track record and production continue to impress. He just turned 19 in July, meaning there could be fits and starts in his development ahead, but barring an even better prospect coming in the 2022 Draft, he should be in the drivers seat of the Arizona pipeline for the foreseeable future. After a slow start in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, he has tripled and doubled in his last two games. Its a complex situation without, so far as I can conceive, a nice, clean solution that perfectly addresses all of the issues surrounding the safety, well-being, and agency of these young amateur players, whose plight I consider the most important issue at stake. Bonus pool trades were put on hold the last few years, during the pandemic. Cuban outfielder Brando Mayea is another player who stood out early on in the scouting process for a well-rounded balance of tools, skills and hitting ability. Kuehler developed extremely quickly upon arriving to Campbell. 50)From an external point of view, there were higher ranked players on the board when the Tigers took Jobe third overall last month. Roughly 30 percent of current MLB players were originally signed as international free agents, including stars like Ronald Acua Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, and Julio Uras. Brewers: Sal Frelick, OF (No. Taylors profile is actually carried by the bat, showcasing loud line drive and fly ball exit velocities to his pull-side. He's also an above average runner, but the legs play up thanks to strong instincts and burst in the field. Get ready for a lot of talented rookies in the big leagues and a lot of turnover atop MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list in 2022. His profile projects somewhere between Andrew Benintendi and Michael Harris II. 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. He's a thick, twitchy middle-infielder who could certainly stick at shortstop, though some believe he could end up at second base or third base because of his shorter strides and muscular frame. Yankees: Anthony Volpe, SS (No. Hes a guy who knows how to get on base and is a nightmare for the opposition when he runs. The international signing period used to run from July 2 to June 25 each year, but the start of the 2020-21 signing period was pushed back to Jan. 15 because of the pandemic, and that change is now permanent under the current agreement. If Enrique Bradfield isn't the fastest player in the country, he's in the conversation. 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. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Marwys Jorge, RHP, D.R. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra. He's got juice to the pull-side and only projects to develop more as he ages and works to understand what he's capable of. 3/MLB No. All others fall into international free agency. Brando Mayea, OF, Cuba: Yankees ($4,350,000) More 10. 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. Unless otherwise noted, clubs have not confirmed the deals. The draft you see every summer covers players born in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. : Dodgers+ ($2,077,500) More 4. Hes jumped stateside again this season in the Arizona Complex League, and while results havent been stellar, the pieces are still there to make the Dominican Republic native an above-average hitter for both average and power in time. He has signed with the Padres for $5.6 million, per MLB.com. Reiner Lopez, RHP, Ven. February 26, 2023. 23)The No. : Tigers ($900,000) More 45. The 19-year-old infielder's carrying tool remains his power with 24 homers in 90 . : White Sox+ ($700,000) More 42. 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. : Guardians+ ($1,375,000) More 29. 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. 1/MLB No. Skeptics do question the fastball command, however. : Mets+ ($1,900,000) More 28. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! 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. Miller is a consistent high-performer on the amateur circuit and his mammoth power finds it way into games already. MLB has pushed for an international draft for years (decades, really), but the union has resisted because it would strip players of the freedom to pick their team, not to mention limit their earning potential. 2/MLB No. : Pirates+ ($600,000) More 27. 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). Kevin Ereu, SS, Ven. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in full swing, we're ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. Anthony Baptist, OF, D.R. Royals: Erick Pea, OF (No. While his time up a level has been a bit more uneven, he is still only 20 years old and continues to hit for some power and steal some bases, with 14 of each heading into Thursdays games in what amounts to his first full season of pro ball. Manuel Cabrera, SS, D.R. The international signing period runs through Dec. 15, 2023. -- $300,000, MarlinsJancory De La Cruz, OF, D.R. : Mariners ($600,000) More 43. CLICK HERE FOR 2023 MLB INTERNATIONAL PROSPECT BONUS BOARD. 69)Signed for $1.3 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2017, Valera was one of the best offensive prospects in that year's international class. 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. Pirates: Henry Davis, C (No. 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. 96)Milwaukee stuck to a theme by taking a speedy outfielder in the first round for the second consecutive year, following up Garrett Mitchell last summer with Frelick this time around. The curveball may have the most potential of all his secondaries, but landing it for strikes consistently has come and gone. McGraw holds his velocity and stuff deep into his outings too, something not everyone on this list can necessarily claim. He jumped to High-A for his full-season debut this year and hit .256/.430/.548 with 16 homers and 10 steals in 63 games to earn a promotion to Double-A at age 20. 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. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. : Cubs ($1,000,000) More 15. Derniche Valdez, SS, D.R. International players under 25 can sign minor-league contracts only. *The forfeited monies are redistributed to the other clubs. Cristian Perez, OF, D.R. 4 prospect in Miami's system and said his "offensive skills will make him a valuable player." Washington Nationals. : Astros+ ($2,250,000) More 18. Accurate information on international players can be hard to find, but bonus size is generally a good proxy for prospect status. Esmil Valencia, OF, D.R. Yoeilin Cespedes, SS, D.R. 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. Here are the bonus pools for the 2023 international signing period, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez: Because they paid competitive balance tax in 2021, the Dodgers forfeited $1 million in bonus pool money to sign Freddie Freeman. 1 prospect for each organization at the start of the 2023 season. As always, our boards are based on three pillars: Below is our list of the top 100 prospects in baseball. If there is a draft, it could remedy some of the exploitative aspects of the current system, namely billion-dollar sports franchises (and the cottage industry of training facilities in Latin America) dealing with, and sometimes leveraging power over, impoverished minors. As always, the FV grade is a more important measure for readers to focus on than the ordinal rankings here. Rays: Carlos Colmenarez, SS (No. He's big and athletic with explosive power that stems from a combination of raw strength and excellent bat speed. Like, ever. For these prospects, it is their first step in professional baseball. 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. His 6-foot-3 build and his game prompt comparisons to Salvador Perez, but he's a better pure hitter than the seven-time All-Star. It's a whippy arm with huge projection, but already shoving gas. White has been up to 96 and many believe he'll approach triple digits when it's all said and done. 2/MLB No. He could repeat Low-A in 2022 and still be ahead of the curve, with plenty of time to figure it out. More Prospects News. 1/MLB No. 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. 13)Arizona looks like an organization ready to turn even more attention to its young farm system, so the club must have been elated when Lawlar dropped to the 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. Here's everything you need to know going into the open of the 2023 international signing period. 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 | -- $500,000, RedsAlfredo Alcantara, SS, D.R. Enrique Jimenez, C, Ven. The fastball gets up to 99 with immense hop at the top of the zone and true bat-missing qualities. That said, he's really begun developing into plenty of game power and could run into 20+ HR at his peak. 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. He doesn't strike out and draws a ton of walks as well, though the swing-and-miss can get streaky against better stuff. Below is how much money each team has available to spend in their international bonus pools. 6)The Astros forfeited their first two Draft choices again in 2021 as punishment for sign stealing, and they used their top pick (third round) in July on Whitaker, Gatorade's Nevada high school player of the year. The larger the bonus, the more teams believe in the player. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Bahamas: Rangers+ ($3,200,000) More 9. At this stage, both of his secondaries are a work-in-progress, but show big promise. There isnt an official source from which to draw that info early on. 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. Defensively, it's a solid average glove with an above average arm, though his size may ultimately shift him to third base. Maikol Orozco, SS, Ven. 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. 3/MLB No. I know Im not the only one champing at the bit for those sweet prospect lists! It's one of the more impactful bats available in 2023. Pittsburgh Pirates. McGonigle is a smaller, twitchy infielder with lightning for hands and impressive core strength at the plate. The 2023 MLB Draft will take place from July 9 through July 11 during All-Star festivities in Seattle, Washington. He is an average runner. Cuban RHP Luis Morales: "(One) of the most interesting and dynamic prospects in the class," according to MLB.com, Morales already sits in the mid-90s and shows promising secondary pitches, including both a curveball and slider. 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. -- $347,500, PhilliesWen-Hui Pan, RHP, Taiwan -- $350,000, PiratesJonathan Rivero, C, Ven. Emerson has shown the ability to get to any ball in any quadrant of the zone and slash it gap-to-gap. 55)The only thing that will remove Veen from the Rockies top spot, in all likelihood, will be when he graduates to the big leagues. Prospects Live Staff MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft A new year, a new board and new ranks. Hes played primarily in center field as well, only helping his case as a high-end prospect. Top 100 MLB prospects 2023: Keith Law's rankings, with Corbin Carroll at No. Jeter Martinez, RHP, Mex. Vargas is expected to sign with the Dodgers. *Teams will be allowed to trade international bonus slots during this signing period starting Jan. 15. They're mostly all shortstops now,. by Retrosheet. February 26, 2023. Others have referred to it as the international day of joy. -- $400,000Carlos Batista, OF, D.R. section: | slug: mlb-international-signing-period-top-players-bonus-pools-what-else-to-know-as-padres-land-no-1-prospect | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | These are the international bonus pools for the 2022-23 signing period: Clubs that received a Competitive Balance Pick in Round B of the Draft (Athletics, Brewers, Mariners, Marlins, Rays, Reds, Tigers and Twins) received a pool of $6,366,900 while clubs with a Competitive Balance Pick in Round A (D-backs, Guardians, Orioles, Padres, Pirates, Rockies and Royals) received $5,825,500. -- $500,000Alison Zacarias, RHP, D.R. For now, it's comfortably a third base profile, with a corner outfield or first base role possible as he ages. The Reds dont hesitate to push their college bats quickly, so McLain could be hitting the big leagues at some point in 2023, after kicking off the year as the clubs top prospect. Philadelphia Phillies. By Eric Cross Last updated Jan 9, 2023 A massive part of fantasy baseball dynasty leagues always has been and always will be prospects. Former Braves top prospects shine for A's in spring debuts. -- $350,000, TwinsJuan Hernandez, SS, Ven. Hes already shown that off with two homers (including a grand slam) in his first three games in the Florida Complex League. 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. Future All-Stars will be signed when international free agency opens Sunday. 2023 MLB International Signings Tracking the status and signings of all 2023 MLB international players. 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. Clark figures to stick in centerfield where his 70-grade run times and strong routes should age beautifully. Nationals: Brady House, SS (No. Pretty much the complete package. The Dodgers and Rangers each forfeited $1,000,000 from their pools for signing players who had rejected qualifying offers to lower their pool to $4,144,000. Skenes has shown the ability to manipulate the shape of his slider, and it's paid dividents depending on the handedness matchup. The son of MLB-veteran shortstop Jack Wilson, Jacob Wilson has been one of the most accomplished, mature hitters in the country during his stay at GCU. : Rockies ($1,700,000) More 25. This is an advanced hitter. On defense, he shows plus potential because of his soft hands, blocking ability and receiving skills. -- $750,000, RaysWilian Trinidad, INF, D.R. Heck, someone who signs Sunday could one day find himself in Coopertown. Hes going to move fast, with how his catching develops the only thing that will slow him down at all. For prospects around the globe hoping to sign with an MLB franchise, it kicks off a 11-month window for teams to land prospects. : Nationals+ ($1,300,000) More 47. The international signing period ends on Dec. 15, 2023. Reds: Matt McLain, SS (No. He's an average defender at shortstop and could comfortably move to third base or second base. Bonuses of $10,000 or less are exempt from the pools. Still, the impact and track record against velocity and spin has evaluators believing this is a big league regular bat. 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. 1 prospect for the Blue Jays since he signed for $3.5 million back in July 2018, and hes backed that up with his performance in his first full season. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups . Top 250 Prospects for Dynasty Leagues. 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). If there's one critique, it may be that the throwing arm is below average, maybe a tick better. February 26, 2023. 5 Dodgers prospects to watch this spring. 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. The Top 300 is here. February 27, 2023. The 19-year-old infielders carrying tool remains his power with 24 homers in 90 games between Low-A and High-A this season, and that could grow even more by 2023 as he continues to grow accustomed to more experienced pitching. Again, verbal agreements are sometimes made a couple of years in advance of a player actually being eligible to sign, a phenomena that tends to happen most often with top-of-the-market prospects. Covering prospects is all about the future, right? 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. His batted-ball metrics are loud. 11 overall. Jobe is the organizations next big project. Shaw does a little bit of everything well. 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. 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. The consensus best hitter and best defender in this year's crop -- high school or college -- he also has at least solid power and homered twice in his first eight pro games in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League. 3 overall in 1988. Fantastic write-up as always Eric, thank you! Indeed, his hit, power, run and arm tools all grade out as above-average, and even if he needs to move to second or third, those skills could make him a special player. It's a two-plane sweeper with impressive depth and a bat-missing track record. Hurley is a bit of a five-tool player who can impact the game. Given his low release and mid-90s velo, there's definitive swing-and-miss upside if he can find consistency up there. The league offered to eliminate the qualifying offer system in exchange for an international draft, but the MLBPA said no. News. Here's a look at other prospects who signed for $300,000 or more: AngelsByron Castillo, OF, D.R. : Twins ($2,100,000) More 39. : Cardinals+ ($500,000) More 37. Some scouts project it double-plus and the best breaking ball in the class. Rangers land Pablo Guerrero, brother of Vlad Jr. MLB Pipeline's Top 50 International Prospects. He'll make his pro debut in 2022. Really loud. Top prospect Bradley gets pumped, then gets souvenir. -- $640,000Rafhlmil Torres, SS, Ven. He can pitch backwards off the slider and change-up with ease and has good command and feel of his entire arsenal. It's a deceptive slot that's tough to pick up too. : Tigers+ ($1,100,000) More 49. Notes: JV's changeup; Max's pace; Mauricio's clout. He's got a prolific eye at the plate with an extremely advanced approach and a grand willingness to use the whole field. Unless otherwise noted, clubs have not confirmed the deals. With college ball right around the corner and more industry insight at our fingertips, it's time to dive into the top college prospects for the 2023 class. Tampa Bay signed Colmenarez to a $3 million deal back in January because of his potential at a premium position. 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). : Dodgers+ ($697,500) More 24. Blue Jays: Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B ( No. Evaluators certainly prefer the arm, but theres two-way upside. The fastball is already up into the upper-90s with top of the scale ride. A premium high school hitter. . 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 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. February 26, 2023. When we put out a new Top 100 list or Top 30 by team ranking, as we did recently, were trying to look into a crystal ball and predict the stars of tomorrow. The . Hendry Chivilli, SS, D.R. : Athletics+ ($750,000) More 41. Joendry Vargas, SS, D.R. We're betting on his dynamic glove, speed, and gamebreaking ability. 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. 28)The Marlins were delighted to find Watson, MLB Pipeline's No. He is rumored to have a deal in place with the Yankees. The Top 300 is here. Troy typically takes the field at second base, though hes played a ton of reps at shortstop too. He started tapping into big power on the showcase circuit but still remains super projectable and likely to add plenty more strength. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Felnin Celesten, SS, D.R. The consensus top prospect in this year's international class is Venezuelan catcher Ethan Salas. His older brother, Jose Salas, is a highly regarded infield prospect with the Marlins. He carried that over into an equally impressive sophomore campaign in 2022. 1. 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. This is a premium power bat with easy plus raw power to all fields. His frame still has room to add some muscle, so it wouldn't surprise scouts if he ended up with enough juice to run into double-digit homers at his pro peak. Taylor has a short, simple swing from the left side with good upper body rotation and whippy bat speed. I've been . Its got ride, run and immense deception. This Top 300 really establishes a few things: This year is shaping up to be a pretty healthy year for the draft. Major League Baseball's international signing period for 2023 has officially opened up today, with many of the big names signing almost immediately . Ariel Castro, OF, Cuba: Twins ($2,400,000) More 12. 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