, 3 | Travelers 8 #NWANaturals 3 pic.twitter.com/qct4Lv1GDU, NW Arkansas Naturals (@nwanaturals) July 15, 2021, 8. 13. The Royals have a lot of good future depth at a few key positions with these prospects on the rise. 17. Highest Level: High A 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. A prospect to bump up higher in OBP leagues, Collins has displayed great athleticism and his ability to get on base is unquestioned. Nick Loftin, 2B/SS March 24, 2023. 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. 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 The strikeout are there, but so is an elevated walk rate in his first professional season. Cox has mid-rotation upside with a very nice fastball/curveball combination. Age: 21 Erick Mejia, SS Yefri Del Rosario, RHP Players in parentheses have the same grade. 50. April 6, 2023. Zach Haake, RHP (January rank #37) 62)2. Age: 23 Current Level: High-A. Age: 22 Age: 18 14. Age: 24 Mejia currently plays the role of part-time Utility player for the Royals. Here are the links to the previous years' mid-season rankings and the first piece of our 2021 rankings: 2017 Tyler Gentry, OF 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. Brady McConnell, SS (January rank #17) AL West. Barnett was the Royals third-round pick out of Auburn last year. Highest Level: MLB I probably shouldnt let that 7.32 ERA in Double-A sour me on him so much - his strikeout rates continue to be very good - but 103 runs (95 earned) allowed in 124 13 innings is uh.not good. MJ Melendez, C (January rank #15) If youd like to cross-reference this list with the pre-season, here is the Royals list. Olivares has raked in AAA, but that hasnt yet translated into sustained success in Kansas City. Age: 23 13. The Royals should be pretty aggressive in promoting him, as the right-hander has handled every level thus far. 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: 22 47. His walk rate is way too high, but the kid has added some velo to sit in the low-90s, and also added a change up to go with his plus curve. Bullpens require flamethrowers and Hernandez certainly fits that bill with his premium velocity fastball and high strikeout rate. Hes a fastball/slider pitcher who can get his heater in the mid-to-high-90s. Highest Level: MLB 27. Long on athleticism, the former football player, displayed good power and well above average speed in the Carolina League. The Royals were hoping they had acquired a strike-thrower, but his walks spiked significantly after the trade. Grant Gambrell, RHP He was really good in college, so the Royals will continue to extend the leash for their 2nd round pick from 2019. Wilmin Candelario, SS Hes 2-2 with a 2B and a HR in the 3rd inning. Tier 5: Players who are worth keeping an eye on, but likely to never make a teams 40-man roster. Brady McConnell, SS Wilmin Candelario, SS (January rank #24) 38. 10. Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports Acquired: 2015 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 64 GRAND SLAM. Speaking of redemption, Pratto has mashed the baseball throughout 2021, earning a nod in this years Futures Game. Current Level: MLB. Daniel Tillo, LHP 24. I view Gutierrez as a pinch hitter, defensive replacement type of player. Age: 24 While its clear there is a great amount of talent-building ahead of them to become viable, the Royals are still in great position at the minor league levels. With a high OBP, he is a terror on the basepaths. Christian Chamberlain, LHP 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. Current Level: AAA. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/royals004/. 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. Peyton Wilson hit his 11th home run of the season earlier today. Panzini was part of that 2021 high school pitcher class, befriending Kudrna and Mozzicato. Highest Level: Low A The Royals have some young studs ranked among their best prospects, but they also have a number on the verge of the Majors. While some scouts compare him to another former Royal, Carlos Beltran, I see Pena getting a heavy dose of right field. 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). pic.twitter.com/jOmv1vO53b, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 14, 2021, 7. Emilio Marquez, LHP (January unranked) 9. He possesses excellent control, as evidenced by 4 BB in 33.1 IP. Age: 26 Rays call up top prospect, eye 12-0 start. When J.J. Picollo says that minor league pitching development isnt the problem, Marsh and Lacy are the two pitchers I think of as a point against that. Kyle Isbel, OF 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. Age: 18 Age: 19 Ben Kudrna, RHP 3. April 5, 2023. How do you feel about the overall strength of the system? Age: 22 Edward Olivares, OF He could move quickly, especially if he is a reliever, where many evaluators think he profiles best. Current Level: AA. Age: 19 Michael Kelley Jonathan Bowlan, RHP, 25, AA Highest Level: College Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 12 Current Level: Low-A. April 2, 2023. His 10th home run of the season! The Royals were able to select and sign Hernandez to an under-slot deal in the 2020 Draft, however that doesnt take away the fact that his double plus changeup and mid-nineties fastball is something to be excited about. Age: 19 And now, in July of 2021, we will have the fifth edition of our mid-season rankings here at Royals Farm Report. Frank Mozzicato, LHP (January rank N/A) Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Near the end of last years draft, the Royals took a gamble they could lure Charles away from college with a large enough bonus and it worked! Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 44 Current Level: High-A. The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres for Olivares. The ability to control the baseball will determine his success. More to explore : Pitcher has made two mistakes to Massey tonight and Massey didnt miss either of em. With a mature frame with command, Kaufman should remain a starter, albeit in an organization flush with starting pitcher prospects. 4. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 34 *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page. He made nine starts in Double-A last year, but the strikeouts werent there and his walk rate spiked. Drew Parrish, LHP (January unranked) Age: 23 Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. Kudrna and the hitter were on the same page re: how long they wanted this at-bat to last. While the Royals have drafted well, Im sure the fan base would trade every single prospect on this list for another World Championship. 42. Where the Astros' Top 30 prospects are starting the season April 5, 2023 Talented outfield prospects plentiful for Astros March 24, 2023 Sara Goodrum breaks down Astros' prospects in Q&A March 15, 2023 More Prospects News Astros Prospect Highlights More Prospects Highlights 28. Hell need to bring his walk rate down, but hes a guy that could have some helium with a good season. Heasley has gone 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA at Double-A, striking out 120 batters in 105.1 innings. Depth Types. 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. 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. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 5, Pick 152 Age: 19 Age: 24 His mechanics were out of whack because of a knee injury, and he had a minor surgery to fix the problem this offseason. Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects: 1. 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. He turns 25 in May, so the clock is ticking on the right-hander. Players in parentheses have the same grade. 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. His progress has been a bit slow, and he turns 22 this summer, so he really needs to get his career moving. He still has a long way to go, but fans shouldnt write him off just because of his draft position. Current Level: AA. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency 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. Highest Level: Low A Age: 23 Fall: Ben Hernandez, RHP (2022: 16 | 2023: NR)Hernandez was the Royals second-round pick in the 2020 Draft and boasted one of the best changeups in the high school class that year. Because of that, I think hes being overlooked a bit, but Im encouraged by the fact he continued to hit upon a promotion to Double-A, batting .253/.359/.462 with 5 home runs in 24 games. 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. Age: 24 #LetsGlow pic.twitter.com/9sSewyomSn. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 14 A promotion to AA shouldnt be too far off, as Guzman has been doing a little bit of everything for Quad Cities. 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. Berroa was the prized prospect in the Johnny Damon trade, coming over from the A's organization. 5. 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. Age: 24 With a very small sample size at High-A (3.2 IP), it appears the Royals are trying to find a role in the bullpen for the Oregon State Beaver lefty. 21. He gets good power out of his 59 frame, and I suppose you can dream and imagine him turning into left-handed version of Dustin Pedroia, but even if hes a utility player with decent power and speed, thats valuable to have. Highest Level: College Age: 26 40. The Royals drafted him in the Competitive Balance Round A out of Baylor, and will look to maximize his versatility as a solid regular at multiple positions. On the taller side for a shortstop at 6-foot-3, Merrill showed a promising mix of discipline and an all-fields approach in the early stages of his career and took those to the next level everywhere he played in 2022. @n_pratto do you think youre funny or something? 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. March 31, 2023. March 19, 2023. Carlos Hernandez, RHP Current Level: MLB. Garcia is the cousin of former Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar, and while they are both above-average defenders, that is probably where the comparisons end. Current Level: High-A. This Carter Jensen HR is our ABC Quality Play of the Game presented by the South Carolina Department of Social Services! 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. Acquired: 2019 Amateur Free Agency Kyle Isbel, OFComplete Top 30 list . This ranking is aggressive for the young hurler, but so far the fastball command paired with an advanced changeup is paying off dividends. Keep an eye on his transition. 46. These top prospects are closing in on the Majors. I still see Witt as an everyday, perennial All-Star SS, however. Highest Level: MLB The ceiling is sky-high for Morel, with a high variance of outcomes still in play. He hit for good power at Arkansas and had some good exit velocity metrics, but hit just two home runs as a pro. Highest Level: High A He has a good amount of swing and miss in his game, but hes adept at getting a key extra base hit when needed. Hell need to improve plate discipline to be able to move up the ladder. He was one of the youngest pitchers in the Carolina League last year, but struck out 11.61 hitters-per-nine-innings, one of the highest rates in the league. 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. Gabriel Cancel, 1B With lack of control being a problem, its more likely than not that Haake transitions to the bullpen. Marsh still displays excellent control, and now the strikeout rates are escalating for the former Arizona State hurler. Chalk up 2020 as learning year for Zuber, as the Royals called him up for 23 appearances, with mediocre results. Acquired: 2016 Amateur Free Agency Big, strong and physical, Gentry has raw power that hes still unlocking. Age: 26 Current Level: AAA. 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. Power and speed is evident, with a plus hit tool. The hesitance around such a profile allowed a consensus top-30 overall prospect in James Wood of the Nationals to fall to the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft and Spencer Jones to "fall" to the Yankees at 22nd overall. Age: 25 . It wont be long before hes ready. The results have been good, but hell need to show durability moving forward. The speed hasnt faded, however, the clock is dwindling on Hicklens ability to make an impact for the Royals. Waters has always had tools, but couldnt figure it out in the Braves system. 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. The system focus wont be on Isbel due to some of the names listed above, but I have no reservations that hell be a solid player for a decade for the Royals. 37. I dont know how many pitchers in the organization can hit triple digits on the radar gun, but it cant be very many. Age: 21 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?' A vast majority of these players have been acquired in 2016 through the 2020 MLB Draft. Rylan Kaufman, LHP (January rank #45) If you'd like to cross-reference this list with the pre-season, here is the Phillies List. 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. His first Low-A triple, featuring Ben Kudrna and Frank Mozzicato. Id expect to see him end up in a platoon with former Padre teammate Franchy Cordero. Still in need of more seasoning, Isbel still profiles as a high-floor solid contributor for a 5 year stretch in the majors. More figure to follow. Current Level: Low-A. Hes very thin and wiry and is never going to become a power hitter, but pitchers wont be knocking the bat out of his hands either - he did smack nine home runs last year. 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. The Arizona Complex League just got underway, so well give Candelario a pass on his lackluster results through his first dozen games. 36. Age: 22 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. As the heir apparent to Salvador Perez, Melendezs 2021 redemption tour is in full swing. He has a strong arm and should profile best in right field, and I wouldnt be surprised if hes patrolling Kauffman Stadium by 2024. 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