Ben Kudrna, RHP 3. Luis De La Rosa, RHP Odds and lines subject to change. Top 10 by Position. Age: 23 Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 90 Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor If hes healthy, we could see some significant improvement from him and he could move quickly, otherwise, this may be the last season on a prospect list for the 24-year-old. Current Level: High-A. MJ Melendez began last year as the Royals No. 38. SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals saw the first two of their loaded 2018 Draft class reach the Major Leagues in 2020, with right-hander Brady Singer and left-hander Kris Bubic graduating from MLB Pipelines Top 30 Prospects list in their rookie seasons. Look for Heath to get some playing time as a platoon outfielder this year in Kansas City. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). He seems to have a mature approach to the plate with a decent amount of walks and very few strikeouts, and many evaluators seem to think he has plus power potential. Age: 19 This feels like a make or break year for Matias. April 2, 2023. If he can figure out his issues, he could be in the big leagues before long - he had great stuff and a polished approach in college and has struck out nearly 30 percent of the hitters hes faced. 2. Highest Level: Rookie MJ Melendez, C The Royals have a lot of good future depth at a few key positions with these prospects on the rise. Heath led all of the minor leagues in 2019 in stolen bases. The Royals placed three prospects on Keith Law's top 50 prospect list with Witt at #6, Lynch at #27, and Pratto at #46. 36. He is definitely one to watch. An ERA under 1.5 with a K:BB ratio of nearly 8.5 to 1 will get my attention. Its been a bumpy and injury-prone road since. Highest Level: AA. Age: 22 Chalk up 2020 as learning year for Zuber, as the Royals called him up for 23 appearances, with mediocre results. 11 prospect Beck Way in July Tonight, Way struck out career-high 10 in 8 no-hit innings in High-A pic.twitter.com/tvup0u9Iyp. Here's whose lists appear so far: Here's the composite ranking: Rank Composite Points 1 Gavin Cross 8 2 Maikel Garcia 20 3 Tyler Gentry 26 4 Drew Waters 30 5 Cayden Wallace 33 6 It wont be long before hes ready. Florentino is all about projection. The Royals were fast out of the gate, owning baseballs best record at one point. Another utility player for the Royals, he likely remains organizational depth with a long shot at getting a cup of coffee. His 10th home run of the season! Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 Nick Loftin, UTIL5. Rylan Kaufman, LHP (January rank #45) Current Level: MLB. Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 5, Pick 135 Gavin Cross, OF ( MLB No. 24. Projected ranking in 2022: 20-25. Players in parentheses have the same grade. Age: 20 Tagged: 2021 Mid-Season Top 30, Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr., MJ Melendez, Asa Lacy, Nick Pratto, Alec Marsh, Daniel Lynch, Frank Mozzicato, Jackson Kowar, Erick Pena, Kyle Isbel, Austin Cox, Ben Kudrna, Angel Zerpa, Vinnie Pasquantino, Jonathan Bowlan, Zach Haake, Nick Loftin, Darryl Collins, Shane Panzini, Ben Hernandez, Daniel Vasquez, I like the sinking action on Zerpas low-90s fastball and he seems to induce a lot of groundballs with his breaking ball and change. The Royals third-round pick in the 2020 Draft, Gentry beat High-A quickly by hitting .336/.434/.516, then was promoted to Double-A on June 14. Peyton Wilson hit his 11th home run of the season earlier today. 15. A knee injury ended his 21 season early, but he quickly showed it wouldnt affect him in 22. Bowlan was off to a dominating start at AA Northwest Arkansas prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery. 14. April 3, 2023. The clock is ticking on Guzman, as he enters his 5th season in the Royals system. Highest Level: Rookie Erick Pena, OF (January rank #3) The right-hander has a fastball in the mid-90s with a decent breaking ball, and had good strikeout numbers as a 20-year-old in Low-A. March 24, 2023. As the heir apparent to Salvador Perez, Melendezs 2021 redemption tour is in full swing. 1. See More Details about "2021 Bowman Sapphire Edition - Chrome Prospects Autogr." Return to top. He could be a lefty reliever who brings a different look, but with his deep arsenal with a variety of arm angles, I think he still has potential as a starter. The first professional season has been a good one for the outfielder from the University of Alabama. Current Level: 2021 2nd Rd Draft Selection (#43 Overall). Samuel Valerio, RHP (January rank #50) 9. Many guys can throw mid to upper 90s in the minors, but its Lacys desire to dominate and his work ethic that sets him apart. With the advancement of a level up to High-A, Morel has fought some control problems with a 6.4 BB/9 rate. He hit just 11 home runs in 113 games, but again, he was an 18-year-old kid, and he seemed to get better as the season went along. After dominating the Dominican Summer League last year, the switch-hitter played well in Arizona and held his own as a 19-year-old in 18 games at Low-A. Jensen was able to draw his free passes without striking out that much - a 21 percent whiff rate. The prize of the Andrew Benintendi trade last summer, Way struck out 127 hitters in 108 innings in High-A between the Yankees and Royals organization, with a solid 3.75 ERA overall. He was ranked too low in January and is rocketing up organizational rankings thus far in 2021. Tyler Gentry, OF 34. Vinnie looks the part of, at minimum, a defensive-minded 1B with the ability to smack a pinch-hit HR. Strictly a bullpen arm, the lefty is knocking on the door for another shot in the big league bullpen after previously unsuccessful auditions in 2019 and 2020. Lacy was the best LHP in the 2020 Draft. Here are the Royals' 2021 Top 30 Prospects March 16th, 2021 Anne Rogers @ anne__rogers SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals saw the first two of their loaded 2018 Draft class reach the Major Leagues in 2020, with right-hander Brady Singer and left-hander Kris Bubic graduating from MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects list in their rookie seasons. Daniel Lynch, LHP Hit: 60 -- Witt Jr.Power: 60 -- Witt Jr.Run: 65 -- Brewer HicklenArm: 70 -- Seuly MatiasDefense: 70 -- Nick PrattoFastball: 75 -- Samuel ValerioCurveball: 60 -- Alec Marsh (Austin Cox, Noah Murdock)Slider: 60 -- Lynch (Lacy)Changeup: 70 -- KowarControl: 60 -- Jonathan Bowlan, How they were builtDraft: 20 | International: 8 | Trade: 2, Breakdown by ETA2021: 9 | 2022: 11 | 2023: 6 | 2024: 3 | 2025: 1, Breakdown by positionC: 1 | 1B: 1 | 2B: 0 | 3B: 0 | SS: 5 | OF: 6 | RHP: 12 | LHP: 5. Acquired: 2016 Amateur Free Agency 30 on Top 100)4. Highest Level: Rookie Highest Level: High A Michael Massey HR #9. 10. 27. Futures Focus Episode 42: 2021 MLB Draft Review, Minnesota Twins 2021 Midseason Top 50 Prospects. Grant Gambrell, RHP Age: 19 Its Nick Prattos 15th of the season too, he and Bobby Witt Jr. hit consecutive homers for the 4TH time this season! pic.twitter.com/0Fs1XGxOPF, Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) May 23, 2019. For the first time since being drafted back in 2018, Nate Eaton has cracked our top 30 Royals prospect rankings. Otherwise mediocre results at age-appropriate levels are cause for concern. 32. Age: 24 2021 Kansas City Royals Midseason Top 30 Prospects Update By Bill Mitchell on July 29, 2021 An early run in which the Royals finished April with a 15-9 record didn't last long, but it was. Age: 23 Highest Level: Rookie Kudrna is from local Blue Valley Southwest HS in Overland Park and brings with him tons of athleticism, projectability, and jaw-dropping results. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 94 Current Level: AA. To prove the point, his pull (38.5 percent) and opposite-field (39.1) rates were nearly equal at Lake Elsinore. How do you feel about the overall strength of the system? Highest Level: MLB Drew Parrish, LHP (January unranked) The Royals went underslot with Mozzicato to get Kudrna in the second round, so the two will always be linked in the minds of many fans. These are names that will populate the Royals lineup for years to come. He has one of the strongest arms in the Royals system, profiling best in right field. For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the top prospects at each position for KC, including ETA's, where we project them to start in 2021, where they are currently ranked on our top 50, where we project them to be ranked before the 2022 season, and their stats from the last season in which they played professional baseball. Highest Level: Low A Age: 23 47. Current Level: High-A. A third-round pick of the Royals in 2021 and one-time LSU commit, the 19-year-old Kansas City native hit .226 over 113 games last season at low-A Columbia and batted .281 at the rookie level in. Jackson Kowar, RHP Age: 21 Highest Level: High A Royals fans have gotten a glimpse of the Venezuelan lefty and he has been impressive as hell with a 1.13 ERA in 16 innings, aggressively throwing strikes without fear. 4. Age: 26 March 17, 2023. Hell never be confused with fellow Royal, Salvador Perez, from a hitting standpoint, but hell play well enough behind the dish to be a big league backup. Hell need to bring his walk rate down, but hes a guy that could have some helium with a good season. Rays enter 2023 with deep, talented system. Now that hes another year removed from his injury, perhaps he can get back to being a strike-thrower with a solid 93-95 mph fastball and curve. Ford and Amador were ranked as top 100 prospects by Baseball America, and I suspect Jensen - who is younger than the other three - could make the list next year. Should flash 20 HR power as well. 5 prospect Wallace thriving in Royals' 'family environment' March 17, 2023 Gordon gets a surprise as KC honors Minor Leaguers March 6, 2023 Royals top prospect tumbles his way to debut triple March 4, 2023 'Who are you?' 8. Nick Pratto, 1B His control improved significantly last year, although it could still be an issue. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 70 Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Age: 22 He didnt play much his first season after signing, and while he mashed with 14 home runs for Quad Cities in 2022, he was a bit old for High-A. Clay Dungan, IF/OF (January unranked) Depth Types. 24. March 22, 2023. Age: 19 31. Certainly a surprise to many with Rocker on the board, dont look past the lefty prepster from Connecticut; his statistical output is off the chart at nearly 22 K/9! Current Level: AA. 3 pitch mix with the ability to remain a starter. Age: 22 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Age: 22 It was just over a month ago in 2017 when our Founding Father, Patrick Brennan, released our very first top 30 prospects list. 33. Hell need to improve plate discipline to be able to move up the ladder. Age: 27 Baseball Prospectus ranked Witt #2 on their mid-season top 50 update . 5 at the start of 22 -- now hes a mainstay in the middle of the Royals lineup. Current Level: AAA. Bowlan has answered concerns over development of secondary offering. Tyler Gentry, OF (January rank #26) Age: 22 Current Level: High-A The first professional season has been a good one for the outfielder from the University of Alabama. After playing in the Arizona Fall League last year, Gentry could move quickly this season. 6) coming via international signing. 43. Current Level: AA. I have to cut Gambrell some slack as he made 10 starts after being drafted out of Oregon State. Charlie Neuweiler, RHP. For the second straight year, shortstop phenom Bobby Witt Jr. headlines the Royals Top 30 Prospects list, and the 20-year-old seems to just be getting better since he was drafted No. Highest Level: Rookie He debuted on the Royals' top 30 prospects list at 20th overall, three slots behind first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. He came to the Royals and immediately hit, even after joining the big leagues. The curret crop of prospects is impressive, with the farm system ranked No. His 3-game MLB debut notwithstanding, Lynch still projects as a solid #2/3 type starter to slot in behind Lacy in the rotation. Heres a look at the Royals top prospect: 1. Recently promoted to AA, Zerpa dominated in Quad Cities, displaying excellent control and tantalizing strikeout rates. 20. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page*, 1. 15. He possesses good power, good feel to hit, and plays stellar defense. Kowar also had a 3-game cameo for the Royals that didnt yield desirable results, however thats no reflection on his 2021 minor league campaign. Without further ado, your 2021 preseason prospect rankings: Honorable Mention - Adam Lukas, RHP, 100 mph fastball - John Rave, CF, toolsy, needs to hit - Grant Gavin, RHP, ++ spin, lots of K's, lots of BB's - Omar Hernandez, C, up and coming stud #50: Emmanuel Rivera, 3B I've been waiting a long time to see Emmanuel Rivera put it all together. 18. Yefri Del Rosario, RHP Will Klein, RHP (January rank #41) Who should have been included? I dont really see this guy very high on prospect lists and I have to wonder why. This is the midseason Top 30 Prospects update with new rankings and OFP where needed as well as new draftees. Daniel Lynch, LHP (No. 16. The former Sun Devil (#ForksUp) had an impressive showing in Idaho Falls, the Royals Rookie league affiliate. Nick Loftin, 2B/SS (January rank #8) Yohanse Morel, RHP Highest Level: High School Age: 25 Highest Level: Rookie Big, strong and physical, Gentry has raw power that hes still unlocking. Scott Blewett, RHP (January rank #39) Panzini was part of that 2021 high school pitcher class, befriending Kudrna and Mozzicato. 5. 40. MJ Melendez, C (January rank #15) He has some speed in his skillset, as many Royals prospects do, but he doesnt hit enough or possess stellar defense to keep him on the field. The Royals acquired the former Mizzou star and first-round pick from the Yankees last summer for Benintendi, but left him unprotected for the Rule 5 draft this past winter. Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects:1. 49. Hes back to throwing this spring but on a rehab progression. He has a strong arm and should profile best in right field, and I wouldnt be surprised if hes patrolling Kauffman Stadium by 2024. He doesnt seem to have any major flaws in his game, but his plus skills seem to be speed, positional versatility, and intangibles - attributes that were championed by Dayton Moore. Wallace played third base last year, but I think his future is in right field, where he can put his rocket arm on display. March 19, 2023. Good control will give him an outside chance at viability. Highest Level: Triple A Age: 24 pic.twitter.com/jOmv1vO53b, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 14, 2021, 7. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/royals004/. 50. The Storm Chasers dont play in high-altitude bandboxes in the Pacific Coast League anymore, so was this some newfound power or just a fluke? And now, in July of 2021, we will have the fifth edition of our mid-season rankings here at Royals Farm Report. Carter Jensen, C (January rank N/A) Age: 22 Regardless, Garcia brings a good approach to hitting, has good speed, and is a plus defender, so even without power he could be a solid shortstop. The lefty hitter will turn 25 in May and you could see him as a useful reserve outfielder in Kansas City at some point this year, but I wouldnt expect much more than that from him. Kansas City Royals Top 50 Prospects (2023) January 28, 2023 Adam Halpin AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists 8 Kansas City Royals Top 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack on Twitter In a couple of fairly significant moves, the Royals traded two projected regulars in Michael A. Taylor and Adalberto Mondesi. Jeison Guzman, SS (January rank #36) 46. In an increasingly crowded minor league bullpen group, Gavin has improved his K/BB ratio, which could spring him above the pack as next in line for a shot in KC. April 5, 2023. Age: 19 Jensen is a lefty bat with a mature approach to the plate and power potential, and while I think he moves to the outfield eventually due to his offensive upside, Ive read good things about his defense behind the plate. Cayden Wallace, 3BComplete Top 30 list . He has some good raw power, but hasnt faced top competition much. Hes the Royals No. Tier 3 8. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP (January rank #20) This ranking is aggressive for the young hurler, but so far the fastball command paired with an advanced changeup is paying off dividends. 40% strikeout rates generally never make it in the major leagues, as a result, Matias has a long climb ahead of him. Control, and an excellent changeup allow him to rack up the strikeouts. The strikeout are there, but so is an elevated walk rate in his first professional season. Kansas City Royals' 2021 Pre-Season Top 50 Prospects Nate shares his top 50 Royals' dynasty prospects. He needs to stay healthy and pitch a complete season to set his pathway. Seven of the Royals top 10 prospects are hitters, while most of the Royals pitchers populate in the middle of the list. Ben Hernandez, RHP We have a limited sample on Candelario to this point, but the sample has been excellent. Ford's Classic run, poise impress on, off field. Asa Lacy, LHP Daniel Tillo, LHP (January rank #19) 2 on the Royals Top 30 list this year -- and hopes to graduate off the prospect list sometime in 2021 with his debut looming. He will have to get more whiffs, or at least improve his command, but Kudrna has the physical upside to improve. Age: 19 2. 440 FEET. Highest Level: Rookie I lean heavily on other lists from those that have actually seen these players. The 21-year-old still has loads of potential and will be one to watch if he can get back on track. He has a nice deceptive delivery and a low-to-mid-90s fastball, so if he can get back to throwing strikes, he could be a candidate for the rotation next spring, although his ceiling seems rather limited. Highest Level: MLB Plus stuff, good sequencing and well above average control have front offers staffers dreaming of a Lacy-Lynch 1-2 punch. Current Level: MLB. He has a fastball and slider that play well off each other. Age: 24 If the Royals need a late-inning, double play, this is the guy to call upon. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Age: 25 Hernandez was drafted as a high school pitcher with a plus change up, and he now couples that with a fastball in the low-90s. Age: 23 Age: 23 I still see Witt as an everyday, perennial All-Star SS, however. He has the look of a mid-rotation arm or possible late inning bullpen piece. Age: 18 Marsh still displays excellent control, and now the strikeout rates are escalating for the former Arizona State hurler. pic.twitter.com/QQSMmEuw2G. The Royals youth movement made its way to Kansas City last year, with 21 rookies appearing in a game and 13 players who made their Major League debuts in 2022. If you want a reminder on what OFP (Overall Future Potential), we wrote something up in the offseason about it. Age: 23 Highly capable at SS, the Royals will find a way to get his bat in the lineup. Bobby Witt Jr., SS (January rank #1) Barnett was the Royals third-round pick out of Auburn last year. Zach Haake, RHP (January rank #37) Hes 2-2 with a 2B and a HR in the 3rd inning. The cousin of Alcides Escobar, Garcia has a present solid hit tool, speed, and good defense. So far, so good. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact @n_pratto do you think youre funny or something? Acquired: 2020 Draft Rd 1, Pick 4 Age: 24 Grant Gavin, RHP Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects: 1. Alexander was an afterthought in the Braves trade, but he smacked 25 home runs in 114 games overall last year in Double-A, with 19 steals to boot. I think there is a pretty significant drop-off in prospect quality at this point, with everyone either having some red flags, coming off injury or a poor season, or is so far away from the big leagues it is difficult to project performance. The physical traits are all there, with a long way to go before becoming completely viable. Peyton Wilson, 2B/OF (January rank N/A) Acquired: 2020 Trade (San Diego) Kansas City Royals 2021 Top 50 Prospects January 9, 2021 Michael Kelley AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists 0 Graphic design by John Stewart, @jonance on Twitter The Royals continue to stockpile talent, as the championship run of 2015 fades further into the rear-view mirror. I didnt quite get the selection of Loftin at the end of the first round of the 2020 draft, and I still dont quite see the upside in him now. Age: 24 Players in parentheses have the same grade. Acquired: 2018 Trade (Dodgers) A new grip on his high-spin curveball makes the pitch a different-looking pitch than what it was in 2020. Angel Berroa #15, 2002. His impressive line of .240/.324/.479 in 32 games with the Royals comes with the caveat that he struck out 36.7 percent of the time. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 13 Age: 25 Lee tends to see a lot of pitches in his at-bats, which I was able to witness in-person in 2019. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 109 Premium velocity may force a role in the bullpen for Hernandez, but theres still time to show the Royals he can take the ball every fifth day. These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. While Esky was a free-swinging ambush hitter, Garcia has a walk rate of 10.7 percent in the minors (Garcia has already drawn more walks in 379 minor league games than Esky did in 782 career minor league games). Highest Level: Rookie. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Maikel Garcia, SS (January rank #28) Nick Pratto, 1B (January rank #43) Sebastian Rivero, C (January rank #38) Edward Olivares, OF Hes a fastball/slider pitcher who can get his heater in the mid-to-high-90s. 48. 0. Bobby Witt Jr. began the year as baseballs No. Current Level: MLB. Age: 22 46. Maikel Garcia, SS4. Top 100. He has a good amount of swing and miss in his game, but hes adept at getting a key extra base hit when needed. Age: 20 Its safe to say that Pratto hasnt lived up to expectation. Most college pitchers shut down after being drafted, then pick it up the following season. Local Kansas City product Ben Kudrna is the Royals top pitching prospect at No. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency 25. Physical LH bat with strength and juice. He has good, but not plus speed, and a good enough to arm to try shortstop or third base. Counting down MLB's Top 10 farm systems. The 23-year-old struck out 72 in 56 innings in Double-A last year, but had a high walk rate and a 5.14 ERA. Out of anyone in the Royals farm system with at least 50 innings pitched, he led them all in strikeout-to-walk ratio with 99 strikeouts and just 16 walks in 65 2/3 innings. I view Gutierrez as a pinch hitter, defensive replacement type of player. Brewer Hicklen, OF Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) Omar Florentino, SS July 22, 2021 10. Gavin Cross, OF (MLB No. Sebastian Rivero, C Age: 21 As we get into the rankings, heres a quick breakdown of how the Tier system works here at Prospects1500: Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years I still see a platoon catcher with some pop, as his calling card. 7. The college lefty could force his way into a late season call-up in 2021. He didnt play in the second half due to an oblique injury and he was a bit overwhelmed in the Arizona Fall League, but he could be a useful bench player in Triple-A that gets called up a few times this season. 24. Age: 24 Age: 21 The Royals were hoping they had acquired a strike-thrower, but his walks spiked significantly after the trade. 29. His only average offering his curveball, which is fine because Lynch has been able to show that he can sequence his pitches to get hitters out. Shortstop (Bobby Witt Jr., Nicky Lopez, and Adalberto Mondesi), catcher (Salvador Perez and. Age: 19 Age: 18 A vast majority of these players have been acquired in 2016 through the 2020 MLB Draft. Add in his good plate discipline and youre looking at a solid big leaguer, if not more. Gabe Speier, LHP (January unranked) 26. 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