Age: 23 Age: 21 Peyton Wilson hit his 11th home run of the season earlier today. Bobby Witt Jr., SS (January rank #1) Highest Level: High A 29. April 6, 2023. 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?' Josh Staumont, RHP Bullpens require flamethrowers and Hernandez certainly fits that bill with his premium velocity fastball and high strikeout rate. Current Level: AA. I thought I might come up with my own prospect list, not because I really know what Im talking about that much - this is really meant to be a conversation starter. Christian Chamberlain, LHP (January rank #31) Age: 21 Current Level: High-A 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. Current Level: High-A. 2021 has gone just as well, as he moved to Double-A Northwest Arkansas and slid into the front of the Naturals' rotation after Bowlan went down in late May with Tommy John surgery. Drew Waters, Beck Way, Andrew Hoffmann, Samad Taylor, T.J. Sikkema, Chandler Champlain and Steven Cruz all joined the Royals in the past year from other organizations. Here are the links to the previous years' mid-season rankings and the first piece of our 2021 rankings: 2017 *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page. Age: 18 Highest Level: Rookie 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. Highest Level: Rookie 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 Maikel Garcia, SS (January rank #28) Projected ranking in 2022: 20-25. Hes not quite the free-swinger Whit was in the minors, and he did smack 16 home runs in 2021, although Im a bit skeptical of his power. Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor Age: 19 Current Level: High-A. Should flash 20 HR power as well. He seems capable of at least serving as a backup catcher at the big league level, and he may get that chance thi year. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency I still see Witt as an everyday, perennial All-Star SS, however. Where the Royals' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Royals' farm gets boost from Draft bats March 20, 2023 No. Lacy was the best LHP in the 2020 Draft. With several others in the system with a similar skill set, hell have to be spectacular to get to that level. Grant Gavin, RHP (January rank #44) April 12, 2023. The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres for Olivares. Current Level: AAA. July 22, 2021 Chicago White Sox Chi White Sox Cleveland Guardians Cleveland Detroit Tigers Detroit Kansas City Royals Kansas City Minnesota Twins Minnesota. Alec Marsh, RHP Highest Level: Low A He has a plus glove in center and a strong arm, so he can at least provide some defensive utility, but the upside with his bat is likely pretty limited. Age: 22 Age: 20 The 2022 second-round pick got his professional career off to a solid start last year, hitting .294/.369/.468 with 12 walks and eight steals in 27 games. And now, in July of 2021, we will have the fifth edition of our mid-season rankings here at Royals Farm Report. But to get to where they want to be, the Royals will have to rely on their young talent, just like they did in their 2014-15 run to the World Series. Clay Dungan, IF/OF (January unranked) Age: 19 Hes a project for the Royals minor league hitting development team and theres a high chance he never makes it, but if he pans out, he could be a potential star. Lacy comes with major red flags at this point, suffering from a complete inability to throw strikes that may be due to a back injury or may be just the yips. , 3 | Travelers 8 #NWANaturals 3 pic.twitter.com/qct4Lv1GDU, NW Arkansas Naturals (@nwanaturals) July 15, 2021, 8. Highest Level: Low A So uhh.this Alec Marsh kid is pretty good. Age: 23 Average hit tool with decent ability to get on base suggest a possible pinch hit role, but likely will be a career minor leaguer. The Royals continue to stockpile talent, as the championship run of 2015 fades further into the rear-view mirror. Age: 24 Organizations love players like him because they know what they have and arent fully dependent on guys to hit lofty ceilings. Current Level: Rookie. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 109 Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency The college lefty could force his way into a late season call-up in 2021. It wont be long before hes ready. 16. Chalk up 2020 as learning year for Zuber, as the Royals called him up for 23 appearances, with mediocre results. He had a solid season in Double-A, hitting .270/.354/.422 with 12 home runs and 24 steals, but struggled after a promotion to Triple-A. Current Level: 2021 1st Rd Draft Selection #7 Overall. Age: 24 The power/speed combo is still present with now a little better likelihood that he uses his versatility in a utility role at the highest level. An ERA under 1.5 with a K:BB ratio of nearly 8.5 to 1 will get my attention. Grant Gavin, RHP Age: 24 Age: 24 Your email address will not be published. He made nine starts in Double-A last year, but the strikeouts werent there and his walk rate spiked. 2 prospect; hell be an Opening Day outfielder and play behind the plate in 2023. Frank Mozzicato, LHP (January rank N/A) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Scouting the Kansas City Royals international signing class, including Wilmin Candelario, a super smooth shortstop signed for $847,500 at 16 years old https://t.co/2mEqTVGxfx pic.twitter.com/WJs19UN8ep. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP Jon Heasley, RHP Tier 2: Players with an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor MJ Melendez, C 40. This feels like a make or break year for Matias. Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 3 , Pick 103 So far, so good. Age: 22 Highest Level: MLB Age: 22 Super high ceiling for Pena. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 5, Pick 152 36. 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. Age: 23 pic.twitter.com/jOmv1vO53b, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 14, 2021, 7. Hes an athlete who can draw a walk on occasion, but is still a bit raw. Look for him to continue to lock down the 8th inning in front of Greg Holland. This will be harder to do as he moves up levels, but if he can find success, hell rise up the rankings to one day have a shot at the big leagues. Age: 22 Cox has mid-rotation upside with a very nice fastball/curveball combination. Recently promoted to AA, Zerpa dominated in Quad Cities, displaying excellent control and tantalizing strikeout rates. 21. Age: 19 47. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency 13 prospect MJ Melendez sends this screamer to right-center to extend his league lead with 17 homers and 44 RBIs with @ARTravs. He has a fastball and slider that play well off each other. Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B 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. Highest Level: MLB Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports Players in parentheses have the same grade. Age: 21 McConnell will likely move off of SS, and his plate discipline needs plenty of work. 34. With a move off of 1B, the Royals appear to be trying Cancel out at 2B. 9. Born in Arizona. 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. 6. Age: 22 Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 34 Christian Chamberlain, LHP (January rank #31) 'Home run hero' Ford feted by British school kids. Age: 20 Maikel Garcia, SS 2 on the Royals Top 30 list this year -- and hopes to graduate off the prospect list sometime in 2021 with his debut looming. Bubic remains barely prospect eligible after a decent rookie showing in the Bigs during the 2020 season. Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Ben Kudrna, RHP (January rank N/A) 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. Where the Royals' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Royals' farm gets boost from Draft bats March 20, 2023 No. He still has a long way to go, but fans shouldnt write him off just because of his draft position. Age: 20 He doesnt possess the ceiling of an Erick Pena, but theres no denying the high floor for Loftin. Yohanse Morel, RHP Age: 20 Omar Florentino, SS Draft . Carter Jensen (2021 MO) lines this one for a double to the opposite field. Hes still young enough to grow into more power and rise up to Royals Top 10 lists throughout the prospect world. I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. He had a patient eye at Virginia Tech with good power, and Keith Law reports that his power potential has only increased since joining the Royals. Age: 25 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! 1 guy and leads a position-player-heavy Top 10. Highest Level: MLB Bowlan was off to a dominating start at AA Northwest Arkansas prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery. Rays prospect duo enjoying taste of the big leagues. Michael Kelley How do you feel about the overall strength of the system? Highest Level: MLB 11. His progress has been a bit slow, and he turns 22 this summer, so he really needs to get his career moving. Jackson Kowar, RHP (January rank #5) Current Level: AAA. 31. But there are still plenty of rising prospects to know. Kansas City Royals' 2021 Pre-Season Top 50 Prospects Nate shares his top 50 Royals' dynasty prospects. Power and speed is evident, with a plus hit tool. Long on athleticism, the former football player, displayed good power and well above average speed in the Carolina League. Charles is pretty raw as a high school two-way athlete, but the upside here is enormous. Where the Rays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Seuly continues to fall down prospect rankings, due to his inability to make enough contact. Zerpa is good. Age: 23 Age: 22 #Royals No. The versatile fielder isnt a glove-only prospect; he has a good feel to hit with 10-15 homers at peak. Highest Level: High A The 2020 #MLBDraft prospect is among @jimcallisMLBs top performers from the game: https://t.co/LyvbjCEPtg pic.twitter.com/n4ulSX01Y7, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 23, 2019. 26. Age: 23 How did Jimmy Govern not make the list? Michael Kelley Erick Mejia, SS 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. 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? Age: 22 So far, the production hasnt met the expectations when they signed him in 2015. 5. Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) 15. Entering the Top 30 this year are 17-year-old shortstop Daniel Vasquez, whom the Royals signed during the international signing period this year; right-hander Will Klein, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft; and right-hander Samuel Valerio, who burst onto the scene at fall instructional camp with a 102-mph fastball. 44. Sebastian Rivero, C 2. A couple spots down at No. Peyton Wilson, 2B/OF (January rank N/A) Brady McConnell, SS (January rank #17) Current Level: 2021 3rd Rd Draft Selection (#78 Overall). This Carter Jensen HR is our ABC Quality Play of the Game presented by the South Carolina Department of Social Services! Brewer Hicklen, OF Panzini was part of that 2021 high school pitcher class, befriending Kudrna and Mozzicato. Daniel Lynch, LHP Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact Highest Level: Rookie Jackson Kowar, RHP I suppose he could become Whit Merrifield, but right now he looks like an okay utility infielder you keep on your bench. He has excellent control , which will allow him to continue to develop as a starter. Current Level: MLB. 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. Jensen started the 2022 season in Columbia, a good sign for a very young prospect. Highest Level: High A Emilio Marquez, LHP (January unranked) 7 on Top 100)2. Age: 24 Zach Haake, RHP (January rank #37) He has pitched just eight innings in the pros, but has still yet to allow a hit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Armed with a high 90s fastball, he induces a ton of swings and misses from opponents, racking up 13.0 K/9 in 2020. 2, nearly two years removed from being selected in the second round of the 2021 Draft out of Blue Valley Southwest High School. Current Level: AA. 30. 17 | 2021: NR) -- He provides quality defense and some savvy on the bases, but he has been passed by other infield prospects in the system because he has been more aggressive than productive at the plate. Highest Level: Double A He possesses good power, good feel to hit, and plays stellar defense. Highest Level: College Royals traded Benintendi to NYY for No. Current Level: High-A. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 6 Age: 19 The Royals may give him a chance to start, but I think Chamberlain finds his role in the back end of the bullpen. Lee tends to see a lot of pitches in his at-bats, which I was able to witness in-person in 2019. He hit for good power at Arkansas and had some good exit velocity metrics, but hit just two home runs as a pro. Current Level: AAA. Acquired: 2017 Free Agency Vinnie looks the part of, at minimum, a defensive-minded 1B with the ability to smack a pinch-hit HR. Massey is a bats-left, throws-right 2nd baseman with the propensity to hit for a solid average with some surprising pop. MJ Melendez, C (January rank #15) March 19, 2023. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 Highest Level: Rookie 3 big questions come into focus at Blue Jays camp. Hell need to improve plate discipline to be able to move up the ladder. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency GRAND SLAM. Highest Level: College 46. Highest Level: High A 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. If he sticks as a regular, that will be a huge feather in the cap of J.J. Picollo - who acquired him from the Braves in a creative trade for a draft pick - and the hitting development team led by Alec Zumwalt. Age: 24 Organizational depth at this point. Baseball Prospectus ranked Witt #2 on their mid-season top 50 update . With lack of control being a problem, its more likely than not that Haake transitions to the bullpen. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 90 29. 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. 38. 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. Counting down MLB's Top 10 farm systems. Tillo led the minors with a 63.7% ground ball rate in 2019. His first Low-A triple, featuring Ben Kudrna and Frank Mozzicato. 16. Eligibility restrictions apply. Big, strong and physical, Gentry has raw power that hes still unlocking. Age: 24 See our ethics statement. One of three high school pitchers the Royals picked early in the 2021 draft, Panzini made his pro debut at Low-A Columbia in 2022. Rays call up top prospect, eye 12-0 start. Age: 24 Way shows good velocity in the mid-to-upper-90s and has a decent breaking ball, and while I think theres a decent chance he ends up as a good reliever, he has performed well as a starter in the minors so far. Wilmin Candelario, SS 2. 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. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 40 Another utility player for the Royals, he likely remains organizational depth with a long shot at getting a cup of coffee. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Highest Level: MLB The physical traits are all there, with a long way to go before becoming completely viable. A speedster from Venezuela, he has wasted no time showcasing his wheels, with 24 stolen bases out of 26 attempts on the year. For the first time since being drafted back in 2018, Nate Eaton has cracked our top 30 Royals prospect rankings. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 5, Pick 135 Daniel Lynch, LHP (January rank #4) If youd like to cross-reference this list with the pre-season, here is the Royals list. Age: 19 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. Mejia currently plays the role of part-time Utility player for the Royals. Darryl Collins, OF (January rank #23) The Royals were hoping they had acquired a strike-thrower, but his walks spiked significantly after the trade. The ten starts that Bubic was able to get in during the shortened season is invaluable experience. Highest Level: High A MJ Melendez began last year as the Royals No. Age: 21 With a high OBP, he is a terror on the basepaths. Highest Level: Rookie But I thought Id at least take a stab ranking Royals prospects, and Im curious about what you think about the state of the Royals farm system. Highest Level: Double A 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. Highest Level: Rookie Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) 50. Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 29 Smaller frame may limit the upside, however his plate discipline will give him a long leash. Highest Level: College He was terrific in 26 games at Low-A Columbia last year, hitting .293/.423/.596 with seven home runs and 22 walks, with a hitting profile that is not that dissimilar to Vinnie Pasquantino. Wilson is your prototypical scrappy gamer who can play all over the field and profiles as a utility infielder. Age: 24 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. Age: 22 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. 5. Blewett finds himself surrounded by plenty of other capable relievers, so this season is pivotal for him to carve out a role. The sweet-swinging OF is already turning heads. Bobby Witt Jr. began the year as baseballs No. But hes walked 83 batters in 80 minor league innings and allowed 68 runs, those arent numbers that will keep you on prospect lists for long. 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. Wallace played third base last year, but I think his future is in right field, where he can put his rocket arm on display. Highest Level: Low A Still in need of more seasoning, Isbel still profiles as a high-floor solid contributor for a 5 year stretch in the majors. 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. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Some are comparing Loftin to Whit Merrifield, as the utility man has a good feel to hit. Current Level: AA. Void in ONT. So far, so good. Current Level: AAA. The results were not good, with nearly 14 H/9 given up in those starts. 9. pic.twitter.com/QQSMmEuw2G. All 10 of the prospects ranked in the Royals Top 10 are homegrown players, with nine coming via the Draft and one (Erick Pena, No. Seuly Matias, OF If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Highest Level: Rookie When Im not writing about baseball or purchasing my next baseball card, I can be seen coasting down the highway to yet another travel baseball tournament with my wife and son. The Crimson Tide product has a nice blend of power, speed, and hit. 23. The arsenal of pitches doesnt possess a standout, at lower levels Heasley is able to mix his pitches to get effective results. Hes a fastball/slider pitcher who can get his heater in the mid-to-high-90s. Ben Kudrna, RHP3. Composite Top-30 Royals Prospects I decided to round up the available Royals prospect lists that are out and combine them to get a composite top-30. As the heir apparent to Salvador Perez, Melendezs 2021 redemption tour is in full swing. Keep an eye on his transition. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 94 These are names that will populate the Royals lineup for years to come. Where the Mariners' Top 30 prospects are starting season. At lower levels, hes able to induce walks from those pitchers, but big league pitching will begin to turn those walks into more strikeouts unless hes able to show more aggressive hunting strikes earlier in the count. Current Level: High-A. Top 100. A promotion to AA shouldnt be too far off, as Guzman has been doing a little bit of everything for Quad Cities. 25. Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. Age: 25 He should be ranked above a lot of these guys who made the list. Current Level: MLB. Doing so should allow his fastball to reside in the mid-90s, pairing it with a 12-6 curveball that tends to miss a lot of bats. Age: 22 Carter Jensen, C (January rank N/A) 3 K. pic.twitter.com/DUxZ5cDAKn, Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) May 15, 2021, 17. At first, he made the trade look good for the Royals, hitting .304 . Heres a look at the Royals top prospect: 1. 5 at the start of 22 -- now hes a mainstay in the middle of the Royals lineup. The right-hander can now touch 100 mph with his fastball while sitting comfortably in the mid-90s, and his extension gives him added deception on the pitch. Nick Heath, OF Hell need to bring his walk rate down, but hes a guy that could have some helium with a good season. Edward Olivares, OF (January rank #22) 13. Another 2018 Draft pitcher, Daniel Lynch, is ranked behind Witt at No. Just absolute filth from Ben. As we sped past the mid-summer talent showcase being played in beautiful Denver, Colorado, the Royals yet again find themselves in the bottom 5 of baseball in the standings. Vinnie Pasquantino knocks one out of the park and puts @ODUBaseball on the board early in the 1st. Royals Auto at the best online prices at eBay! 10. Strikeouts (14.3 K/9) and walks (6.8 K/9) have both been plentiful in his debut season, however the ace-level potential still remains. Highest Level: Double A 20. With the advancement of a level up to High-A, Morel has fought some control problems with a 6.4 BB/9 rate. 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. Kansas City seems to be on the verge of contending in the next few years, and it has added a wealth of experience to the 2021 roster to help push the club back into the postseason. Current Level: AA. Age: 18 35. Futures Focus Episode 42: 2021 MLB Draft Review, Minnesota Twins 2021 Midseason Top 50 Prospects. 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. Current Level: AAA. He went from a fringe prospect with a chance to be a fourth outfielder to having the potential to be a regular corner outfielder in the big leagues. Age: 21 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/royals004/. Yohanse Morel, RHP (January rank #21) 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 Age: 19 Where the Phillies' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Age: 23 Brewer Hicklen, OF (January rank #34) Jackson Kowar, RHP5. Age: 21 Age: 22 I was pretty big on Marsh when he was drafted, but the pandemic and injuries have really prevented him from getting off to a good start to his pro career. From the Top 100: Brady Singer and Kris Bubic saw the majors in 2020, but Lynch was and still is their best pitching prospect, a lefty who's up to 99 mph with three off-speed pitches that can. 14. Plus stuff, good sequencing and well above average control have front offers staffers dreaming of a Lacy-Lynch 1-2 punch. Highest Level: Rookie Barnett was the Royals third-round pick out of Auburn last year. Michael Massey, 2B (January rank #47) Likely a strong number 2 starter with a mid 90s fastball, plus slider, and plus changeup. This ranking is aggressive for the young hurler, but so far the fastball command paired with an advanced changeup is paying off dividends. Keep your on him. 13. 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. 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. Yefri Del Rosario, RHP Little bit of power in the morning pic.twitter.com/WUNMEWXbEe, Erick Pea (@erickpena20_) December 28, 2020. Current Level: Low-A. Control, and an excellent changeup allow him to rack up the strikeouts. 19. Id expect to see him end up in a platoon with former Padre teammate Franchy Cordero. 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. Age: 23 Asa Lacy, LHP There are experts out there who know a lot more about these players than I do - Baseball America has their Royals prospect list, MLB Pipeline does a top 30 list, and Keith Law will be out with his Royals list tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/0Fs1XGxOPF, Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) May 23, 2019. Pena doesnt have any bankable results yet, and is still a few years away, but the talent is palpable. Highest Level: AA. The former Sun Devil (#ForksUp) had an impressive showing in Idaho Falls, the Royals Rookie league affiliate. Staumont has taken hold of a high-leverage spot in KCs pen. Age: 27 Best toolsPlayers are graded on a 20-80 scouting scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. Acquired: 2020 Trade (San Diego) Highest Level: Rookie Acquired: 2019 Amateur Free Agency 40% strikeout rates generally never make it in the major leagues, as a result, Matias has a long climb ahead of him. 45. Confident prospect Abel looks strong vs. Braves. MLB Pipeline|Top 100 prospects|Prospect video. Age: 19 Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects: 1. 9 overall pick in the 2022 Draft is the No. 39. 49. Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor Tyler Gentry, OF The results have been good, but hell need to show durability moving forward. 6) coming via international signing. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 11 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/royals004/. Current Level: AA. Matias is a former Top 100 prospect and arguably a cautionary tale about lower-level strikeout rates, as he hasn't K'd less than 35% of the time since 2017, though his 70-grade power should enable the 23-year-old to play upper-level pro baseball, or abroad, for many years. Current Level: MLB. Where the Blue Jays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. We have a limited sample on Candelario to this point, but the sample has been excellent. These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. 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