Phillies: Rafael Marchan, C (Phillies' No. The Mississippi State recruit has added a lot of strength and showed off excellent power from the left side of the plate, with an advanced approach that points to being able to hit enough to tap into that power in the future. Marlins: Braxton Garrett, LHP (Marlins' No. Roederer earns Andrew Benintendi comparisons for his all-around game, yet lasted 77 picks in the 2018 Draft because he injured his non-throwing shoulder as a high school senior and had a strong commitment to UCLA.

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James Wood, OF, IMG Academy (Fla.)Few hitters improved their stock more than Wood did on the summer showcase circuit, starting with a breakout performance at East Coast Pro. There's anticipation for the next wave of Next Big Things, with Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez at the forefront this year. He also has plus speed, arm strength to match and a chance to stick in center field. With great agility and separation speed, Mignosa can burn defenders to the outside or use his quick hands to create highlight reel goals on the regular. Follow @jimcallisMLB on Twitter. The Braves went way above slot to sign Tarnok in 2017 and he started to show why in ’18. Copy Link. He has every chance to stick at shortstop, featuring plus speed and hitting ability with more than enough power to belong at the top of this list. 27 overall) has the physical building blocks of a big league starter, with a strong, athletic frame, good delivery and quick arm. “That is a fact. September 15, 2020 Facebook Share. He has advanced hitting ability and receiving skills for a teenager, as well as a strong arm and 15-homer potential. Izaac Pacheco, 3B, Friendswood HS (Texas)Committed to attend Texas A&M should he go the college route, Pacheco is all about power at the plate. The Red Sox thought he was on the verge of a breakthrough when he got hurt last spring, because he was throwing more strikes with a mid-90s fastball and a power curveball. 2 overall pick in 2019, as this class has. 2). Rockies: Terrin Vavra, SS (Rockies' No. Signed back in July 2015 for $4 million, Javier has shown glimpses of his tremendous potential, but he’s had trouble staying on the field. Chase Burns, RHP, Station Camp HS (Tenn.)Considered the top performer at the Perfect Game National Showcase, Burns showed off premium velocity all summer, flirting with triple digits and routinely hitting the upper 90s with a lively fastball. Ranked as MLB Pipeline’s No. )There might not be anyone else in this Draft class with more raw power than Baez and he also might have some of the best high school pop anyone has seen since a young Giancarlo Stanton. 14). He’s a shortstop in high school, but a move to third for the Tennessee commit is certainly possible. Mike Rosenbaum is a reporter for MLB.com. The Yankees handed seven-figure bonuses to four position players in the 2017 international class, the best of whom is Pereira. Twitter Share. He already has natural feel to hit from the left side of the plate, and there should be plenty of power to come as he grows into his projectable 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. The top backstop in the class, the Clemson commit showed abilities on both sides of the ball. Though it’s been limited, scouts have been able to see high schoolers this summer at Perfect Game National, the Area Code Games, East Coast Professional Showcase and most recently, the PG All-American Classic. 1. 14. Developing catching is hard, but the Phillies think they have a good one in Marchan. The White Sox have one of baseball's best farm systems, and the vast majority of their best prospects will arrive in Chicago before 2021. Even teams that haven’t been sending scouts on the road have been able to look at video and get the data collected from those events. He reached the Rookie-level Pioneer League during his pro debut and has the potential to keep moving quickly relative to most of the other prep picks from his class. Optimism always abounds in Spring Training. So advanced that they skipped him to the Rookie-level Appalachian League for his pro debut last year, he projects to hit for a high average while using his plus speed to steal bases and patrol center field. The White Sox have one of baseball's best farm systems, and the vast majority of their best prospects will arrive in Chicago before 2021. Area scouts who know him also think he could have a future on the mound, but most see House on the left side of the infield.