Baseball America reports on the draft and international amateur market year round. With that in mind, we decided to focus our collective scouting intel and intuition into the first ever Dynasty Hot 100 ranking to help inform fantasy players during dynasty draft season.
Senior writer Ben Badler covers the July 2 international market for BA. National writer Carlos Collazo covers the draft. The two combined their expertise to create the basis for the Dynasty Hot 100, which ranks first-year prospects for dynasty leagues from a BA point of view.
The vast majority of players covered in the Dynasty Hot 100 were either 2019 draft picks or Latin American amateurs who signed during the 2019-20 international signing period. These talent sources supply the most coveted prospects in typical 2020 dynasty drafts.
Most dynasty leagues draft in February or March. That's why our Dynasty Hot 100 eligibility window encompasses all players who signed with a major league organization for the first time since last March 1.
Notes
— H stands for batting/pitching hand, where an asterisk (*) denotes lefthanded, blank signifies righthanded and a pound sign (#) means switch-hitter.
— We omit signing bonuses for Venezuelan players for safety concerns.
— BA Grades appear in the 2020 Prospect Handbook and estimate players' projected major league value on the 20-80 scouting scale.
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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1 | * | CJ Abrams | SS | SD | 19 | HS | 22 | 4 | — | $5,200,000 | 65 | V High | 2023 |
Shows feel for the barrel to go with game-changing speed and potential impact extra-base power |
2 | | Andrew Vaughn | 1B | CWS | 22 | 4YR | 30 | 3 | — | $7,221,200 | 60 | High | 2021 |
High-probability big leaguer thanks to lengthy hitting track record; excellent zone control and power |
3 | | Bobby Witt Jr. | SS | KC | 20 | HS | 24 | 2 | — | $7,787,400 | 65 | V High | 2023 |
Close to a lock to stick at shortstop and overflowing with plus tools; if he hits, he's a superstar |
4 | # | Adley Rutschman | C | BAL | 22 | 4YR | 5 | 1 | — | $8,100,000 | 70 | High | 2021 |
Potential franchise catcher has high offensive, defensive ceiling; plus abundance of leadership, pedigree |
5 | # | Jasson Dominguez | OF | NYY | 17 | IFA | 38 | — | 1 | $5,100,000 | 65 | Extreme | 2024 |
Explosive power/speed package, but also an advanced hitter for his age with high all-around baseball savvy |
6 | * | JJ Bleday | OF | MIA | 22 | 4YR | 46 | 6 | — | $6,670,000 | 60 | High | 2021 |
Hitting ability and recently developed power should allow him to profile in a corner; solid speed |
7 | * | Corbin Carroll | OF | ARI | 19 | HS | 90 | 12 | — | $3,745,500 | 55 | V High | 2023 |
Patient, disciplined approach and routinely puts the barrel on the ball; fast and savvy baserunner |
8 | * | Riley Greene | OF | DET | 19 | HS | 49 | 5 | — | $6,180,700 | 60 | V High | 2023 |
Plus hitting potential with a smooth lefthanded swing; raw power now that could translate in the future |
9 | | Luis Rodriguez | OF | LAD | 17 | IFA | — | — | 2 | — | 60 | Extreme | 2024 |
A sweet swing, big power and a track record of hitting well in games, both for average and power |
10 | * | Erick Pena | OF | KC | 17 | IFA | — | — | 3 | $3,897,500 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Outstanding blend of high physical upside to project for big power and an advanced bat |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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11 | | Maximo Acosta | SS | TEX | 17 | IFA | — | — | 4 | — | 60 | Extreme | 2024 |
Draws comps to Gleyber Torres both physically and skill set; shortstop who can hit, hit with power |
12 | # | Greg Jones | SS | TB | 21 | 4YR | — | 51 | — | $3,024,500 | 50 | High | 2022 |
Elite runner who will steal plenty of bags with impressive on-base skills; could wind up in center |
13 | * | Nick Lodolo | LHP | CIN | 22 | 4YR | 78 | 8 | — | $5,432,400 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Control and polish over pure stuff with a high likelihood of turning into a No. 4-type starter |
14 | | George Kirby | RHP | SEA | 22 | 4YR | — | 20 | — | $3,242,900 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Advanced strike-thrower who works off a plus fastball and has shown flashes with secondaries |
15 | * | Brett Baty | 3B | NYM | 20 | HS | — | 15 | — | $3,900,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2023 |
Older, lefthanded prep bat with outstanding power to all fields and improved defense at third |
16 | | Josh Jung | 3B | TEX | 22 | 4YR | 93 | 17 | — | $4,400,000 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Opposite-field approach has limited in-game power to this point, but should hit for a high average |
17 | * | Bryson Stott | SS | PHI | 22 | 4YR | — | 10 | — | $3,900,000 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Solid all-around player with some power and speed; good chance to stick in the middle infield |
18 | * | Hunter Bishop | OF | SF | 22 | 4YR | — | 7 | — | $4,097,500 | 55 | V High | 2022 |
High-risk, high-reward type with outstanding raw tools, but a limited track record of hitting |
19 | * | Braden Shewmake | SS | ATL | 22 | 4YR | — | 27 | — | $3,129,800 | 55 | High | 2021 |
Athletic, lefthanded hitter who can play all over the field; frame suggests increased power is possible |
20 | # | Robert Puason | SS | OAK | 17 | IFA | — | — | 5 | $5,100,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2025 |
Excellent athlete with high-end tools at a premium position, though some risk in bat |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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21 | * | Zack Thompson | LHP | STL | 22 | 4YR | — | 11 | — | $3,000,000 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Swing-and-miss stuff in the zone with steadily improved control; medical history adds risk |
22 | # | Logan Davidson | SS | OAK | 22 | 4YR | — | 19 | — | $2,424,600 | 50 | High | 2022 |
Physical shortstop with power-speed combination; poor wood bat history introduces high risk |
23 | * | Yoshitomo Tsutsugo | OF | TB | 28 | NPB | — | — | — | — | 50 | Medium | 2020 |
Counting numbers won't be as impressive in the U.S. but should be capable of 20+ HR in a platoon role |
24 | * | Gunnar Henderson | SS | BAL | 19 | HS | — | 30 | — | $2,300,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2023 |
Offers defensive, offensive upside; plus arm and increasing power with added strength |
25 | # | Michael Toglia | 1B | COL | 21 | 4YR | — | 63 | — | $2,725,000 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Younger for a college player with an exciting blend of power and on-base skills; limited to 1B |
26 | * | Blake Walston | LHP | ARI | 19 | HS | — | 40 | — | $2,450,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Lean, athletic and projectable lefthander; one of the best strike-throwers in the 2019 prep class |
27 | | Bayron Lora | OF | TEX | 17 | IFA | — | — | 6 | $3,900,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2025 |
Swing and miss risk, yes, but a chance for 40-plus homers if everything clicks |
28 | | Jackson Rutledge | RHP | WAS | 21 | JC | — | 14 | — | $3,450,000 | 55 | High | 2022 |
An 80-grade fastball and multiple plus secondary offerings give plenty of upside; some reliever risk |
29 | | Alek Manoah | RHP | TOR | 22 | 4YR | — | 13 | — | $4,547,500 | 55 | High | 2022 |
High-octane fastball/slider combination gives him two plus pitches; lack of a third adds reliever risk |
30 | # | Adael Amador | SS | COL | 17 | IFA | — | — | 7 | $1,500,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2025 |
Relatively polished for his age, good bat from both sides of the plate with chance for power as well |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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31 | | Matt Allan | RHP | NYM | 19 | HS | — | 16 | — | $2,500,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2023 |
Physically mature prep righty with power fastball/curveball combination and No. 3 upside |
32 | * | Hudson Head | OF | SD | 18 | HS | — | 128 | — | $3,000,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2023 |
High upside with raw tools, but limited prep track record; has plenty of speed and raw power |
33 | * | Hedbert Perez | OF | MIL | 17 | IFA | — | — | 8 | — | 55 | Extreme | 2025 |
Chance for plus speed-power combination with a sweet swing and high baseball IQ |
34 | * | Michael Busch | 2B | LAD | 22 | 4YR | — | 24 | — | $2,312,000 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Strong lefthanded bat with power potential and some defensive versatility; undersized for first base |
35 | | Will Wilson | SS | SF | 21 | 4YR | — | 22 | — | $3,397,500 | 50 | High | 2022 |
Lacks the speed of a typical shortstop but brings a high-level bat and solid-average power |
36 | * | Brandon Williamson | LHP | SEA | 22 | 4YR | — | 86 | — | $925,000 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Under-the-radar lefthander with big upside thanks to pure stuff; excellent K and BB rates |
37 | # | Arol Vera | SS | LAA | 17 | IFA | — | — | 9 | — | 55 | Extreme | 2025 |
Physical shortstop may end up at third base, but hitting ability and power jump out |
38 | * | Jhon Diaz | OF | TB | 17 | IFA | — | — | 10 | $1,500,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Little, but one of the top pure hitters in the 2019 IFA class with good speed and sneaky pop |
39 | # | Reggie Preciado | SS | SD | 17 | IFA | — | — | 12 | $1,300,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
6-foot-4 shortstop has performed well in games, high physical upside for power spike once he adds weight |
40 | | Aaron Schunk | 3B | COL | 22 | 4YR | — | 117 | — | $1,102,700 | 50 | High | 2022 |
Two-way player in college without any standout tool, but solid hit/power combo and impressive debut |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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41 | | Quinn Priester | RHP | PIT | 19 | HS | — | 23 | — | $3,400,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Checks plenty of boxes with clean delivery, solid frame, good strikes and solid stuff with room for more |
42 | | Brennan Malone | RHP | PIT | 19 | HS | — | 18 | — | $2,202,200 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Elite frame with a fastball regularly into upper 90s; needs more consistent secondaries to start |
43 | | Daniel Espino | RHP | CLE | 19 | HS | — | 25 | — | $2,500,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Exceptional upside potential thanks to potential 80-grade fastball; size and arm action add reliever risk |
44 | | Matt Canterino | RHP | MIN | 22 | 4YR | — | 34 | — | $1,100,000 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Solid three-pitch mix plays up with deception; long track record of starting success at Rice |
45 | | Seth Johnson | RHP | TB | 21 | 4YR | — | 28 | — | $1,722,500 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Athletic, converted righthander has the raw tools to succeed but needs plenty of refinement; plus fastball |
46 | | Kody Hoese | 3B | LAD | 22 | 4YR | — | 29 | — | $2,740,300 | 55 | High | 2022 |
A breakout junior campaign at Tulane led to a first-round selection; big power but limited track record |
47 | * | Kameron Misner | OF | MIA | 22 | 4YR | — | 26 | — | $2,115,000 | 50 | High | 2022 |
Above-average tools across the board with 70-grade raw power; overly passive approach hurts him |
48 | | JJ Goss | RHP | TB | 19 | HS | — | 33 | — | $2,042,900 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Polished prep strike-thrower who improved stuff as a senior to increase upside; strong fastball, slider |
49 | | Shea Langeliers | C | ATL | 22 | 4YR | — | 9 | — | $3,997,500 | 55 | High | 2022 |
Standout catch-and-throw skills make him a high-probability big leaguer; average bat and solid power |
50 | | Josh Wolf | RHP | NYM | 19 | HS | — | 54 | — | $2,150,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Added strength in senior year pushed fastball velocity to 97 mph; natural feel to spin an easy plus curveball |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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51 | | Jimmy Lewis | RHP | LAD | 19 | HS | — | 56 | — | $1,097,500 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Tantalizing upside with a 6-foot-6 frame, pro bloodlines, clean delivery; has plenty of starter traits |
52 | | Robert Dominguez | RHP | NYM | 18 | IFA | — | — | 11 | — | 55 | Extreme | 2025 |
Huge pop-up arm; a lot of unknowns still, but starter traits and up to 99 mph |
53 | # | Jose Salas | SS | MIA | 17 | IFA | — | — | 13 | — | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Power-speed potential, plus runner now with physicality to impact ball; OF move is possible |
54 | * | Bryant Packard | OF | DET | 22 | 4YR | — | 118 | — | $386,600 | 45 | High | 2022 |
Plus hit potential with extensive collegiate track record to go with plus raw power; limited defensively |
55 | | Keoni Cavaco | SS | MIN | 19 | HS | — | 31 | — | $4,050,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Biggest pop-up player in the 2019 class thanks to plus raw power and arm strength; epic struggle in debut |
56 | | Peyton Burdick | OF | MIA | 23 | 4YR | — | 183 | — | $397,500 | 50 | High | 2022 |
Undersized, right-right corner outfielder brings massive power and solid speed; impressive pro debut |
57 | | Brenton Doyle | OF | COL | 22 | 4YR | — | 199 | — | $500,000 | 45 | High | 2023 |
Plus runner with above-average arm strength and power; outstanding debut in Pioneer League |
58 | * | Ismael Mena | OF | SD | 17 | IFA | — | — | 15 | $2,200,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
70-grade runner; high contact bat from 6-foot-2 frame; projectable body, sweet swing |
59 | | Benyamin Bailey | OF | CWS | 18 | IFA | — | — | — | $35,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 |
Physical monster led the DSL in OBP; above-average run and power, though will likely slow down |
60 | | Alexander Ramirez | OF | NYM | 17 | IFA | — | — | 16 | $2,050,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Bat risk is there, but power-speed combo, excellent athlete with high physical upside |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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61 | | Roberto Campos | OF | DET | 17 | IFA | — | — | 17 | $2,850,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 |
Short stroke and big power from Detroit's big-dollar IFA signing |
62 | # | Jose Pastrano | SS | CLE | 17 | IFA | — | — | 18 | — | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Quick, compact swing from both sides with above-average speed as well |
63 | | Kevin Made | SS | CHC | 17 | IFA | — | — | 20 | $1,500,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Fast hands, surpsing pop for wiry build and a knack for contact in games |
64 | | Matthew Thompson | RHP | CWS | 19 | HS | — | 48 | — | $2,100,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Long track record of prep dominance with mid-90s fastball, potential plus slider; needs to improve control |
65 | | Chase Strumpf | 2B | CHC | 22 | 4YR | — | 42 | — | $1,050,300 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Offensive-minded 2B with solid hit tool and good walk rate; below-average arm and fringy glove |
66 | | Davis Wendzel | 3B | TEX | 23 | 4YR | — | 55 | — | $1,600,000 | 50 | V High | 2023 |
Well-rounded, hit-over-power college 3B and impressive athlete who can play SS in a pinch |
67 | * | Ethan Small | LHP | MIL | 23 | 4YR | — | 45 | — | $1,800,000 | 50 | High | 2021 |
Potential fast-mover who led D-I in strikeouts; average stuff plays up with deception and excellent control |
68 | * | Tyler Callihan | 2B | CIN | 20 | HS | — | 37 | — | $1,497,500 | 50 | Extreme | 2023 |
Advanced prep bat with above-average hit, power potential; defensive home uncertain, likely 3B or 2B |
69 | # | Dauris Lorenzo | SS | HOU | 16 | IFA | — | — | 23 | $1,800,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Not at toolsy as other IFA shortstops, but sweet swing from both sides with good bat control |
70 | # | Estiven Machado | SS | TOR | 17 | IFA | — | — | 24 | — | 55 | Extreme | 2025 |
Quick-twitch athlete with a short, efficient swing from both sides to hit in games |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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71 | | Aeverson Arteaga | SS | SF | 17 | IFA | — | — | 25 | — | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Well-rounded SS with plus speed, good bat-to-ball skills, high baseball IQ |
72 | * | Shogo Akiyama | OF | CIN | 32 | NPB | — | — | — | — | 45 | Low | 2020 |
Must battle for ABs in crowded outfield, but has a chance to be a Nori Aoki type with less steals, more power |
73 | * | Logan Wyatt | 1B | SF | 22 | 4YR | — | 36 | — | $997,500 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Physical 1B who loves to walk and knows the zone better than most; needs to tap into power |
74 | | Brady McConnell | SS | KC | 22 | 4YR | — | 59 | — | $2,222,500 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Exciting power-speed combination comes with plenty of strikeouts; likely to move off of SS |
75 | # | Nasim Nunez | SS | MIA | 19 | HS | — | 43 | — | $2,200,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
70-grade runner with a chance to be disruptive on the bases, but very light bat; gifted defender |
76 | * | Ronnier Quintero | C | CHC | 17 | IFA | — | — | 14 | $2,900,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Defensive questions, but huge raw power for a catcher, drives ball with ease to all fields |
77 | | Nick Quintana | 3B | DET | 22 | 4YR | — | 81 | — | $1,580,200 | 45 | High | 2023 |
Elite prep prospect out of Las Vegas; hit for power in college but strikes out at a high clip; solid defender |
78 | # | Michael Harris | OF | ATL | 18 | HS | — | 248 | — | $547,500 | 55 | Extreme | 2023 |
Two-way prep player with upside as a hitter thanks to power-speed combo; pushed aggressively in debut |
79 | * | Antoine Kelly | LHP | MIL | 20 | JC | — | 242 | — | $1,025,100 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Upper-90s fastball from big-framed lefty; potential above-average slider but inconsistent control |
80 | * | Emmanuel Rodriguez | OF | MIN | 17 | IFA | — | — | 19 | $2,500,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Likely corner OF with a simple, quiet LH swing who drives ball well to all fields |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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81 | * | Sammy Siani | OF | PIT | 19 | HS | — | 44 | — | $2,150,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2023 |
Smooth, consistent swing from the left side; above-average hitting potential but lacks standout tools |
82 | | Jasiah Dixon | OF | PIT | 18 | HS | — | 189 | — | $225,000 | 45 | Extreme | 2024 |
Exciting athlete with 70-grade speed, raw power and arm strength; could fit in CF or RF; strong pro debut |
83 | * | Luis Medina | OF | MIL | 17 | IFA | — | — | 21 | $1,300,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Raw power among the best in the IFA class; power-over-hit profile |
84 | | Anthony Volpe | SS | NYY | 19 | HS | — | 52 | — | $2,740,300 | 55 | Extreme | 2023 |
Bulldog mentality and natural leader with solid tools and polished defense; greater than the sum of parts |
85 | | Kendall Williams | RHP | TOR | 19 | HS | — | 58 | — | $1,547,500 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Tall, lanky RHP has shown feel for five pitches and good strikes despite size; creates good angle |
86 | | Drey Jameson | RHP | ARI | 22 | 4YR | — | 50 | — | $1,400,000 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Electric arm speed out of an undersized frame; up to 97 mph with average slider; below-average control |
87 | | Matthew Lugo | SS | BOS | 19 | HS | — | 74 | — | $1,100,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Potential for five above-average tools, but plenty of refinement needed on both sides; projectable frame |
88 | | James Beard | OF | CWS | 19 | HS | — | 100 | — | $350,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 |
One of baseball's fastest players; began hitting for surprising power as a senior but faces hit tool questions |
89 | | Joshua Mears | OF | SD | 19 | HS | — | 93 | — | $1,000,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2023 |
Physically mature, right-right corner outfield type with now power and more to come in the future |
90 | | Brandon Lewis | 3B | LAD | 21 | 4YR | — | 215 | — | $372,500 | 45 | High | 2023 |
70-grade raw power out of an easy swing and strong frame; limited history against high-quality pitching |
Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | J2 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA |
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91 | | Brayan Medina | RHP | SD | 17 | IFA | — | — | 22 | $700,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 |
Athletic power arm up to 95 mph, chance to throw 100; SP components with three-pitch mix |
92 | * | John Doxakis | LHP | TB | 21 | 4YR | — | 53 | — | $1,127,200 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Lefty with a fringy fastball; he gets by with funk, deception and command |
93 | * | Tommy Henry | LHP | ARI | 22 | 4YR | — | 46 | — | $750,000 | 45 | High | 2023 |
Consistent, polished LHP with above-average three-pitch mix; trending in the right direction stuff-wise |
94 | | Cameron Cannon | 2B | BOS | 22 | 4YR | — | 94 | — | $1,300,000 | 50 | V High | 2023 |
A solid college hitter with fringe power; utility potential thanks to defensive versatility |
95 | # | Ivan Johnson | 2B | CIN | 21 | JC | — | 110 | — | $397,500 | 45 | Extreme | 2023 |
Plus raw power from both sides, but some holes in the swing that could be exploited; average runner |
96 | | Andrew Dalquist | RHP | CWS | 19 | HS | — | 67 | — | $2,000,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 |
Standout athleticism and strike-throwing with a solid, if unspectacular, three-pitch mix |
97 | | Trejyn Fletcher | OF | STL | 19 | HS | — | 64 | — | $1,500,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 |
Ultra-athletic with plus arm, plus raw power and plus speed; very limited prep track record of hitting |
98 | | Jack Kochanowicz | RHP | LAA | 19 | HS | — | 61 | — | $1,247,500 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 |
Big prep righty with current physicallity and more room to add velocity; stuff plays up thanks to extension |
99 | | Kyren Paris | SS | LAA | 18 | HS | — | 70 | — | $1,400,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 |
One of the youngest players in the 2019 class with excellent speed and defensive skill; limited power |
100 | * | Matt Wallner | OF | MIN | 22 | 4YR | — | 49 | — | $1,800,000 | 50 | High | 2023 |
Two-way collegian with plus arm strength; prefers hitting and could play RF with plus power potential |