He features an intriguing toolset that includes plus power and arm strength as well as solid to plus speed. 12)We gave 2021 first-round pick Chase Petty a long look, but Urbinas upside is too hard to ignore. They're mostly all shortstops now,. The international signing period runs through Dec. 15, 2023. Carlos Silva, C, Ven. An overview of the rules that govern signing international amateurs can be found on MLBs glossary here, while more thorough and detailed documentation can be found starting on page 287 of the CBA (forgive the 2017-21 version the full text of the latest agreement isnt publicly available yet), and page 38 of the Official Professional Baseball Rules Book. Pfaadt 'fantastic' in debut -- and he made sure to have fun . Here are the bonus pools for the 2023 international signing period, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez: Because they paid competitive balance tax in 2021, the Dodgers forfeited $1 million in bonus pool money to sign Freddie Freeman. The draft you see every summer covers players born in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. . He excelled in his full-season debut as a 19-year-old in Low-A, batting .298/.409/.614 in 31 games, but he sustained a hamstring injury in mid-July that's expected to sideline him for the rest of the year. Still, the impact and track record against velocity and spin has evaluators believing this is a big league regular bat. Players at this stage can change a lot in three months, let alone three years. Korean RHP Jun-Seok Shim:Shim, 18, was expected to be the No. I know Im not the only one champing at the bit for those sweet prospect lists! 1/MLB No. Evaluators certainly prefer the arm, but theres two-way upside. It's a whippy arm with huge projection, but already shoving gas. Here is a look at which players from MLB Pipeline's Top 50 International Prospects list have agreed to terms with clubs, according to sources, and for how much. He can pitch backwards off the slider and change-up with ease and has good command and feel of his entire arsenal. McGraw holds his velocity and stuff deep into his outings too, something not everyone on this list can necessarily claim. He has a strong arm for the infield with soft hands, smooth actions and good transitions around the bag. Maikol Orozco, SS, Ven. The 19-year-old infielder's carrying tool remains his power with 24 homers in 90 . 3/MLB No. Some scouts project it double-plus and the best breaking ball in the class. -- $347,500, PhilliesWen-Hui Pan, RHP, Taiwan -- $350,000, PiratesJonathan Rivero, C, Ven. Skenes velo sits in low-to-mid 90s, though when he rears back he's been up to 99. The curveball may have the most potential of all his secondaries, but landing it for strikes consistently has come and gone. : Braves ($2,500,000) More 35. He shows good raw power, and it is expected to increase as he develops. 60)The biggest asset on Houses scouting report was his plus power. -- $600,000, AstrosGerman Ramirez, SS, D.R. 11)Marte has made the largest leap of any prospect who wasnt on our Top 100 at the start of the season, jumping up to No. But then again, it might be best not to doubt the backstop. Youve probably been battered with this question over the past couple months, but any chance the team lists will start rolling out next week? It's caused him to go through occasional streaky periods of swing-and-miss, and his chase rates can balloon on him in a rut. As a 6-foot-4 lefty-hitting shortstop with a lofty offensive ceiling, he draws comparisons to Corey Seager at the same stage of their careers. 5/MLB No. Honeyman is a solid player in almost every aspect of the game and is a bit of a sum-of-his-parts type of player. Nimmala will be just 17 years old at the time of the draft and offers some of the most intriguing athlete upside at the top of the class. Gonzalez isn't a burner and probably won't be a base-stealer as a pro, but hes a very good athlete. Scouting and comparing international players tools and athleticism to those of recent and upcoming domestic amateurs helps me to triangulate approximately where theyd go in a given draft, and assign them a FV based on that approximation. Felix Morrobel, SS, D.R. Tigers: Jackson Jobe, RHP (No. Angels: Kyren Paris, SS (No. Teams keep track of rival clubs bonus allocations both to gauge the market and to assess the total amount of money still available, as well as how much each team has promised to players. He offers a four-seam and a two-seam fastball, the latter being more consistent, though McGraw showed a willingness to elevate the four-seamer on the Cape last summer. -- $350,000, White SoxAbraham Nunez, OF, D.R. San Diego Padres. He's got a prolific eye at the plate with an extremely advanced approach and a grand willingness to use the whole field. Every player set to receive a bonus of $2 million or more is included in this ranking, with a smattering of players with high six-figure bonuses and up included as well, players who emerged as favorites of mine throughout the process. Featuring above average power and a potential solid average hit tool, Shaw has impact in his bat and a mature approach. An above runner, maybe a tick more, he's got the potential to net double digit homers and stolen bases at his peak whilst developing into a Kike Hernandez type pro. Hes comfortably a plus runner with a huge arm that will play at any outfield spot. Yankees: Anthony Volpe, SS (No. : D-backs+ ($950,000) More 19. This kid has fantastic eyes at the plate and can anchor any lineup hes thrust into. It's one of the more impactful bats available in 2023. Jesus Caba, SS, D.R. Still, there are complicated issues that surround a potential draft. Jenkins is long, lean, athletic, and projectable at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, showcasing some of the best bat speed and power in the class. -- $300,000, MarlinsJancory De La Cruz, OF, D.R. : Padres+ ($5,600,000) More 2. St. Louis Cardinals. Luis Guanipa, OF, Ven. On defense, he shows plus potential because of his soft hands, blocking ability and receiving skills. Accurate information on international players can be hard to find, but bonus size is generally a good proxy for prospect status. Brailer Guerrero, OF, D.R. -- $600,000, BrewersAntony Gomez, OF, D.R. : Brewers ($1,500,000) More 23. That said, bonuses of $10,000 or less do not count against the bonus pool, but that doesn't mean the players getting those checks shouldn't get some attention too. : Nationals+ ($1,300,000) More 47. -- $405,000Manuel Genao, RHP, D.R. Some guys are breaking out. -- $500,000, RedsAlfredo Alcantara, SS, D.R. As Ive honed a process for this over the years, my first step is to source rumored bonus amounts, often hopping on the phone with people who are involved with international players or scouting to see who they know will be receiving $1 million or more. By Eric Cross Last updated Jan 9, 2023 A massive part of fantasy baseball dynasty leagues always has been and always will be prospects. : Dodgers+ ($2,077,500) More 4. -- $400,000Angel Gil, OF, D.R., $375,000, D-backsYassel Soler, 3B, D.R. Cubs: Cristian Hernandez, SS (No. He's big and athletic with explosive power that stems from a combination of raw strength and excellent bat speed. A premium high school hitter. Cuban outfielder Brando Mayea is another player who stood out early on in the scouting process for a well-rounded balance of tools, skills and hitting ability. 1/MLB No. Prospect Highlights. More Prospects News Hes missed a lot of time, first with a broken hamate the summer after he was drafted in 2019 and then this year, but the tools and the ability to play shortstop long-term make him stand out. February 26, 2023. In the event of a draft, international prospects would lose the agency to pick their employers, an ability they currently enjoy, while North American draft prospects do not. : Reds+ ($3,100,000) More 5. Troy typically takes the field at second base, though hes played a ton of reps at shortstop too. Rockies: Zac Veen, OF (No. Reiner Lopez, RHP, Ven. Primary secondary offerings include a fall-off-the-table split-change and a devestating breaking slider, both in the low-to-mid 80s, the latter featuring extreme sweep when he wants to grab it. McGonigle is a smaller, twitchy infielder with lightning for hands and impressive core strength at the plate. Its got ride, run and immense deception. It would appear better than the last two or three classes. Manuel Cabrera, SS, D.R. He's an average defender at shortstop and could comfortably move to third base or second base. Luis Morales, RHP, Cuba: Athletics+ (3,000,000) More 6. 50)From an external point of view, there were higher ranked players on the board when the Tigers took Jobe third overall last month. 11 overall. He's a switch-hitter with contact ability, power, and strong defensive chops. He'll also flash a changeup. 1. Padres: Robert Hassell III, OF (No. 4/MLB No. : Mariners ($4,700,000) More 3. -- $600,000Hector Liriano, OF, D.R. In the field, he's comfortably a plus defender in center. The Guardians Francisca is considered one of the top young hitters in the entire 2022 MLB International signing class. Of course, so were many of the game's top young international stars, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez and Wander Francoamong them. After a slow start in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, he has tripled and doubled in his last two games. Signed for $3 million out of the Dominican Republic in January, he's built like a young Alex Rodriguez or Manny Machado and could have solid-or-better tools across the board. He's already incredibly strong and the physical projection portion of his profile may be lacking. Here's a look at other prospects who signed for $300,000 or more: AngelsByron Castillo, OF, D.R. The Official Site of Major League Baseball. He'll make his pro debut in 2022. 10)Basically, the only way lvarez isnt at the top of the Mets list come 2023 is if he somehow graduates next season. Players have little to no recourse when this happens, though that might change depending on the outcome of a recently-filed lawsuit in the Dominican Republic. The son of two-time All-Star and World Series champion Al Leiter, he comes equipped with an elite 90-97 mph fastball that hitters rarely barrel, a plus curveball and a solid slider and changeup. 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Salas is extremely polished for his ageboth as a hitter and as a catcherto the point where he even got playing time in winter ball in the Venezuelan League where he caught and hit against players more than a decade older than him. Mayea also has a good approach at the plate and mans center field now, though he is likely to settle into a corner down the road. January 15, 2023 Paul Woodin AL East, General, MiLB, Top 50 Lists, Yankees 9 New York Yankees Top 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack on Twitter The Yankees used a lot of youth in 2022 that effectively kept them in the playoff race. That tendency applies here as well. There are 12 prospects from Venezuela, three from Cuba, two from the Bahamas and one each from Mexico and Korea. Hes a guy who knows how to get on base and is a nightmare for the opposition when he runs. MLB has pushed for an international draft for years (decades, really), but the union has resisted because it would strip players of the freedom to pick their team, not to mention limit their earning potential. SPENDING BY COUNTRY $50.9M 1 Dominican Republic $26.3M 2 Venezuela $7.2M 3 Cuba $3.3M 4 Japan $0.6M 5 Mexico $0.4M 6 Panama $0.1M 7 Canada $0.0M 8 Curacao $0.0M 9 Switzerland $0.0M 10 Brazil $0.0M 11 Taiwan $0.0M 12 Italy $0.0M 13 Nicaragua Under the current system, players with verbal agreements often work out at their future teams complex and have resources available to them there that they wouldnt have at home in the time between when they come to a verbal agreement and when they actually sign. Given his low release and mid-90s velo, there's definitive swing-and-miss upside if he can find consistency up there. Emerson showcased a whole lot of tools on the circuit in 2022 with an impressive hit tool and sneaky power. He's a pro hitter. Hendry Chivilli, SS, D.R. Well give Abel the nod for now as the organizations lone Top 100 player currently, even though a shoulder issue has shelved him for a while, as he was missing a ton of bats (13.3 K/9) while proving to be tough to hit (.174 batting average against) before he went on the injured list. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, Dodgers catcher Diego Cartaya, Giants shortstop Marco Luciano, Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte, Guardians outfielder George Valera, Twins outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguezand Rockies shortstop Adael Amador were all seven-figure signings. As always, our boards are built on three pillars: Conversations within the industry. Indeed, his hit, power, run and arm tools all grade out as above-average, and even if he needs to move to second or third, those skills could make him a special player. CLICK HERE FOR 2023 MLB INTERNATIONAL PROSPECT BONUS BOARD. Players with a 40+ FV grade or above tend to be prospects who I think would go in the first two rounds of a draft, while the teenage 40 FV prospects are the sort Id ballpark in the $700,000 to $1 million bonus range as draft prospects, basically the slot amounts just after the second round. The Top 300 is here. 1/MLB No. 1/MLB No. 1/MLB No. Salas has baseball bloodlines. Even though it seems likely there will eventually be a draft, in the immediate-term, teams are behaving as if there wont be one to avoid being caught flat-footed in the event one doesnt materialize, or that it takes a while for the infrastructure that would support a draft to be put in place. From Mick Abel to Nelson Keljo, Jesuit has a knack for developing arms. Hes played primarily in center field as well, only helping his case as a high-end prospect. Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and currently lives in Tempe, AZ. Rayner Arias, OF, D.R. Right now, it's more power-over-hit, but scouts think the hit tool could be average too. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. 7)There is a whole lot of projection baked into this selection. He is an average runner. To be eligible to sign, players must be at least 16 years old and turn 17 by Sept. 1 of the following year. Some are already in that top spot, some are recent additions via the 2021 Draft and some are those we feel will ascend between now and the start of 23. -- $397,500, GiantsChen-Hsun Lee, RHP, Taiwan -- $647,500Yosneiker Rivas, SS, Ven. A draft likely wont address all of the abuses of the current system, but it should curtail the practice of teams and 14-year-olds coming to multi-million-dollar agreements. -- $500,000, NationalsJuan Obispo, OF, D.R. 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