Average Exit Velocity, Fastball Velocity For Top 100 Prospects — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

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Accompanying the release of the 2022 Top 100 Prospects list are the demographics for the Top 100 Prospects, based on position, nationality, source and, for players who were drafted, draft round.

Here, we take a look at the average exit velocity and fastball velocity for the Top 100 Prospects. Players are listed by their rank on the Top 100.

Tooled-up Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz led all hitters with an average exit velocity of 94 mph, while flamethrowing Reds righthander Hunter Greene led all pitchers with an average fastball velocity of 99 mph.

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Average Exit Velocity

1. Adley Rutschman, C, Orioles: 87
2. Julio Rodriguez , OF, Mariners: 91
3. Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Royals: 90
4. Riley Greene, OF, Tigers: 91
5. Spencer Torkelson, 1B, Tigers: 91
7. Gabriel Moreno, C, Blue Jays: 89
9. CJ Abrams, SS, Padres: 86
10. Anthony Volpe, SS, Yankees: 90
11. Keibert Ruiz, C, Nationals: 89
13. Francisco Alvarez, C, Mets: 90
14. Oneil Cruz, SS, Pirates: 94
15. Marcelo Mayer, SS, Red Sox: 88
16. Brennen Davis, OF, Cubs: 91
17. Marco Luciano, SS, Giants: 90
18. Noelvi Marte, SS, Mariners: 86
19. Triston Casas, 1B: Red Sox: 89
20. Corbin Carroll, OF, D-backs: N/A
21. Tyler Soderstrom, C, Athletics: 91
22. Zac Veen, OF, Rockies: 89
23. Diego Cartaya, C, Dodgers: 89
24. Jordan Walker, 3B, Cardinals: 91
26. Josh Jung, 3B, Rangers: 91
29. Jordan Lawlar, SS, D-backs: N/A (only played two games after signing).
30. Robert Hassell III, OF, Padres: 88
31. Nick Yorke, 2B, Red Sox: 88
32. Alek Thomas, OF, D-backs: 88
33. Jose Barrero, SS, Reds: 87
34. Nolan Gorman, 3B/2B, Cardinals: 89
39. Brett Baty, 3B, Mets: 89
40. Miguel Vargas, 3B, Dodgers: 88
41. Henry Davis, C, Pirates: N/A (only played eight games after signing).
42. M.J. Melendez, C, Royals: 91
43. Nick Pratto, 1B, Royals: 90
44. Josh Lowe, OF, Rays: 91
46. Michael Harris II, OF, Braves: 89
47. Austin Martin , OF/SS, Twins: 86
49. Nick Gonzales, 2B, Pirates: 91
53. Luis Campusano , C, Padres: 91
54. Shea Langeliers, C, Braves: 91
55. Oswald Peraza, SS, Yankees: 88
56. Vidal Brujan, 2B/OF, Rays: 88
57. Gunnar Henderson, SS, Orioles: 89
59. Brady House, SS, Nationals: N/A (only played 16 games after signing).
60. Kahlil Watson, SS, Marlins: N/A (only played nine games after signing).
63. Tyler Freeman , SS, Guardians: 89
66. Brayan Rocchio, SS, Guardians: 87
67. Bryson Stott, SS, Phillies: 88
68. George Valera, OF, Guardians: 90
70. Korey Lee, C, Astros: 88
71. Joey Bart, C, Giants: 90
72. Jeremy Pena, SS, Astros: N/A (only played 37 games in 2021).
73. Luis Matos, OF, Giants: 89
75. Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B, Blue Jays: 88
76. Michael Busch, 2B, Dodgers: 89
77. Elly De La Cruz, SS, Reds: 91
78: Liover Peguero, SS, Pirates: 88
81. Cristian Hernandez , SS, Cubs: 89
82. Royce Lewis, SS, Twins: N/A (missed 2021 season with injury).
84. Cristian Pache, OF, Braves: 90
87. Jasson Dominguez, OF, Yankees: 85
89. Geraldo Perdomo, SS, D-backs: 82
90. Jose Miranda, 3B/2B, Twins: 90
91. Jarren Duran, OF, Red Sox: 90
92. Ronny Mauricio, SS, Mets: 91
94. Heliot Ramos, OF, Giants: 89
97. Curtis Mead, 3B/1B, Rays: 90
98. Colton Cowser, OF, Orioles: 88
100. Gabriel Arias , SS/3B, Guardians: 87

Average Fastball Velocity

6. Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Orioles: 97
8. Shane Baz, RHP, Rays: 96
12. George Kirby, RHP, Mariners: 97
25. Jack Leiter, RHP, Rangers: N/A (did not pitch after signing).
27. Cade Cavalli, RHP, Nationals: 97
28. Reid Detmers, LHP, Angels: 94
35. Hunter Greene, RHP, Reds: 99
36. Nick Lodolo, LHP, Reds: 94
37. Aaron Ashby, LHP, Brewers: 95
38. Bobby Miller, RHP, Dodgers: 97
45. Matt Brash, RHP, Mariners: 97
48. Eury Perez , RHP, Marlins: 95
50. Matthew Liberatore, LHP, Cardinals: 93
51. Mick Abel, RHP, Phillies: 96
52. D.L. Hall, LHP, Orioles: 97
58. Taj Bradley, RHP, Rays: 96
61. Cole Winn, RHP, Rangers: 94
62. Nate Pearson, RHP, Blue Jays: 98
64. Sixto Sanchez, RHP, Marlins: N/A (missed 2021 season with injury)
65. Daniel Espino, RHP, Guardians: 97
69. Edward Cabrera, RHP, Marlins: 97
74. Max Meyer, RHP, Marlins: 95
79. Jackson Jobe, RHP, Tigers: N/A (did not pitch after signing).
80. Roansy Contreras, RHP, Pirates: 97
83. Brandon Williamson , LHP, Mariners: 93
85. Jordan Balazovic, RHP, Twins: 96
86. Joe Ryan, RHP, Twins: 93
88. Quinn Priester, RHP, Pirates: 94
93. Blake Walston, LHP, D-backs: 91
95. Kyle Harrison, LHP, Giants: 94
96. Ryne Nelson , RHP, D-backs: 94
99. Ryan Pepiot, RHP, Dodgers: 95