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Top Prospects of the CPBL 2023

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Back by popular threat of reprimand!

Trends can be pretty easy to get writing this. High contact/speed players are so hot right now. Pitching is always great. There also seems to be a lack of depth in the minors with more guys on this list that wouldn't have made it a few years ago. We may in the great prospect recession and a power outage could also be in the future. Is the deadball era next?

22 Rank - 33 Rank - Name/Team/Pos
5 - 1 - Steve Ricketts TOR SP - Drafted 5th in 2017 - ETA: 2023
Ricketts is A- at 23 years old with little else to prove in the minors. However, Toronto is looking to take over the AL crown from rebuilding Baltimore, which will push off Ricketts' debut at least until later this season
Future Comparison: Nick Henderson

3 - 2 - Adrian January SFO SP - Drafted 1st in 2021 - ETA: 2024
B+/B+ at 19 years old. No sign of busting. Enjoy his stay at the top of this list because once he's off it, you're gonna hate him
Future Comparison: Bobby Flacco

4 - 3 - Greg Deidel CHA RF - Drafted 1st in 2020 - ETA: 2025
Deidel is as legit as a prospect gets and just got traded. The Thunder paid two of their best major leaguers in exchange for the Deidel package and may have won that trade long term. Deidel could use two more years of development but would also be a big upgrade for the current Thunder lineup
Future Comparison: Jay Toporcer

8 - 4 - Danny Sage KC SP - Drafted 4th in 2019 - ETA: 2024
Sage is nearing a debut, but if his up and down track record holds, this is an up year. Keeping the B+/B+ pitcher on the farm could pay off with an A- overall pitcher debuting next season
Future Comparison: Ray Otis

2 - 5 - Felipe Camacho SFO 2B - Drafted 5th in 2019 - ETA: 2024
Camacho is still rounding off his edges and seems on the verge of big jumps for most of his ratings. He could be ready as soon as next season
Future Comparison: Charlie Porter

7 - 6 - Milt Foreman WAS RF - Drafted 19th in 2019 - ETA: 2024
Foreman could do well enough to debut next season, but it's looking more likely than possible that he'll spend another year on the farm. He's only 21, so there's time, but the Senators would surely like to open up the slot for another prospect
Future Comparison: Matt Wilson

13 - 7 - Juan Shafer CHN SP - Drafted 13th in 2020 - ETA: 2023
Shafer is waiting for an opening. He made his debut in the playoffs last year and got thumped for 4 runs without getting an out in relief. The talent is there, but the Curse is holding on for another playoff run. He is a piece that could be traded for major help down the stretch
Future Comparison: Curtis Brown

17 - 8 - Roger Hillis COL RP - Drafted 6th in 2021 - ETA: 2024
Hillis had a bit of a down year last season, but remains on track. With the Highlanders building up, he could ride a new wave into a lot of save early in his career
Future Comparison: Charles Givens

11 - 9 - Ronny Castino COL SS - Drafted 2nd in 2020 - ETA: 2026
Highly rated, well-balanced, great genetics, and a dreamy frown. Castino is the complete package and will be for a long time
Future Comparison: Charlie Newkirk

24 - 10 - Ron Ramsey CIN RP - Drafted 8th in 2021 - ETA: 2025
Ramsey is coming along and being B overall at 20 years old is a good benchmark. He's unlikely to escape the bullpen but could be a solid late inning reliever for the Red Legs
Future Comparison: Jack Maxwell

12 - 11 - David Mendoza SFO CF - Drafted 8th in 2020 - ETA: 2024
Mendoza had a big year with the glove, but at the expense of his bat. He didn't make much progress last year hitting but he remains on target. He should be ready in a couple of short years
Future Comparison: Joe Miller

NR - 12 - Harry Callahan CIN RP - Drafted 1st in 2023 - ETA: 2027
When a reliever goes #1 overall, you either have a crazy GM or a special player. While the results aren't back for the Cincinnati GM, we do know Callahan is a special pitcher. B overall at 17 is simply not fair. His only knocks are his endurance and slight lack of balance. He'll have no problem gobbling up late innings and should be a 9th inning staple for the Red Legs
Future Comparison: Ben Roskos

NR - 13 - Todd McDonald PIT SP - Drafted 20th in 2021 - ETA: 2026
A sneaky 2nd round pick from a couple of years ago, McDonald had a great 2022 and is easily the best pitcher in the Pittsburgh system. If he can keep it up, he could start in the top end of the rotation
Future Comparison: Derrin Johnston

30 - 14 - Leo Bream BRO RP - Drafted 10th in 2021 - ETA: 2025
Bream is marching towards relevance with nice control improvements last season. He's in a good spot with his 21st birthday on the horizon. If he could kick in a few endurance improvements, he could see starter innings
Future Comparison: Merwin Cole

9 - 15 - Larry Speed WAS SP - Drafted 2nd in 2022 - ETA: 2024
Speed had a middling year in the minors leaving a bit of doubt for his future. The foundation is still solid but he's going to need to start building to have a shot at leading a rotation
Future Comparison: Ron Ogden

28 - 16 - Shane Sullivan CLE 3B - Drafted 3rd in 2022 - ETA: 2025
The hype train is at full steam with Sullivan. The Baby Bomber is ready to explode onto the scene with an incredibly smooth swing. With the rebuild going in Cleveland, it's unlikely anyone will care about his speed or defense so long as he sends home some souvenirs
Future Comparison: Ralph Destrade

NR - 17 - Harry Crist CHA 3B - Drafted 8th in 2023 - ETA: 2026
High contact, high speed, high range, yep, Crist is perfect for… third base? Some high school coach either had slugging track stars in the outfield or did Crist a disservice putting him at third. His D- arm is not a joke, he only makes lolly pop throws to first. The Thunder recognized his potential at the plate, and they'll fit him with a new glove and send him out to patrol in the grass
Future Comparison: Knox Faeth

NR - 18 - Wally Terlecky BRO SP - Drafted 3rd in 2023 - ETA: 2025
Terlecky is a high control pitcher with a short development window. At 22, he should be fine thanks hit his advanced ratings. The Ballbusters went shopping for a prospect that would have a short stay in the minors and it looks like they go it
Future Comparison: Joe Heap

NR - 19 - Joe Campbell CLE SP - Drafted 19th in 2020 - ETA: 2023
Campbell was picked up in a trade last season and is a good guy to have for a rebuild. He doesn't have 20 win potential, but should provide quality starts and keep games close. Expect him up very soon as the Bombers could use the pitching
Future Comparison: Edgardo Guerrero

29 - 20 - Hal Dempsey CIN SP - Drafted 5th in 2022 - ETA: 2026
Dempsey is ready to turn the 2022 draft upside down. He converted 37 of 75 IC's' and could be on the superstar track. Even if he returns to normal production, he's a front-end starter of the future for Cincy
Future Comparison: Dusty Kentworthy

NR - 21 - Lee Gonzalez COL SP - Drafted 8th in 2019 - ETA: 2025
Steadily improving while under the radar, Gonzalez has the promise of a mid-rotation starter. His velocity will get him to the majors, but his control will determine his success. At C+, he has a year or two to get it higher and could end up peaking as a Cy Young contender
Future Comparison: Brandon Padilla

21 - 22 - Milt Hyatt BRO SP - Drafted 7th in 2021 - ETA: 2025
Hyatt has plenty of opportunities to improve but just can't see to find the next level. Still just 20 years old, he'll have more time to get his ratings up. Right now, he doesn’t look likely to reach the potential he had when he was drafted a couple of seasons ago
Future Comparison: Rob Pegues

25 - 23 - Candy Cates BOS 2B - Drafted 13th in 2021 - ETA: 2026
Cates did well to improve against right handers last year and will need another year like that to balance out. He still dominates left handers and runs well. Most of the league is rooting for him as there's something fitting about a Terrier named Candy.
Future Comparison: Clay Shaughnessy

20 - 24 - Chris York PIT 2B - Drafted 44th in 2020 - ETA: 2023
York is ready to hit lefties and his real shot will come during the eventual Pittsburgh rebuild. He doesn't hit right handers well enough to be traded but should get a shot on a bad team to hit some dingers
Future Comparison: Roscoe Young
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Re: Top Prospects of the CPBL 2023

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26 - 25 - Cayo Gonazales BOS CF - Drafted 13th in 2022 - ETA: 2027
Year 1 went as planned for CayoGo. Smooth improvements focuses mostly on areas of need. He still has the making of a solid center fielder which should work out great for than franchise with Toporcer nearing retirement age
Future Comparison: Colin Murphy

NR - 26 - Bob Bailey WAS CF - Drafted 9th in 2021 - ETA: 2027
Bailey has been with the franchise for a few years but surfaces here as their #3 prospect. He's tough to strike out but lacks the top flight speed you want in a leadoff hitter. He has some work to do with the glove, but in the end he should be a competent fielder
Future Comparison: Art Cey

NR - 27 - Ryan Dubuc DET RF - Drafted 11th in 2023 - ETA: 2025
The switch hitting outfielder fares better against left handers, but will be just fine against righties. His solid bat/speed combo will allow him to play a low leverage defensive position
Future Comparison: Jackie Suggs

NR - 28 - Travis Stokes DET SP - Drafted 7th in 2023 - ETA: 2026
Stokes lasted just about a month on Colorado's roster before being dealt to Detroit. His age makes him a mid first round selection, but the talent is there. He has a shot to be a top of the rotation type pitcher
Future Comparison: Javy Bagwell

NR - 29 - Jim Walker PIT 3B - Drafted 15th in 2023 - ETA: 2025
Walker landed in Pittsburgh via the draft and profiles as a solid contact/speed type. His glove is in rough shape, which could impact his playing time. His bat should be good enough to get plenty of at bats when he gets the call
Future Comparison: Pete Mills

34 - 30 - Ginger Cowley TOR RP - Drafted 10th in 2022 - ETA: 2027
Cowley had a down first year in the minors and now has bust whispers to overcome this year. He's still only 19 years old, but once those whispers start they quickly turn to chants. That can derail any prospect so he'll need to right the ship soon
Future Comparison: Candy Ardoin

36 - 31 - Jim Krieg BOS RF - Drafted 9th in 2020 - ETA: 2025
Try as he might, Krieg can't figure left handers. His C/C setup ensures he'll be subbed as soon as a lefty takes the mound. He's not a big dog against right handers either, so he'll need to hope Boston has the resources to keep him in development.
Future Comparison: Juan Lescaille

31 - 32 - Adam Gerheauser DET SS - Drafted 8th in 2022 - ETA: 2024
While high on contact, Gerheauser is pretty well balanced. He is getting old to be in the minors and this season should determine the rest of his career
Future Comparison: Tom Malmberg

NR - 33 - Buster Batista NYM 1B - Drafted 2nd in 2023 - ETA: 2028
This. Guy. Will. Rake. Busty Bats is one of the better hitting prospects to come around and he'll end up on a big stage in New York. For a 17 year old, he's great at everything except fielding. Nobody really will care about it as he drops bombs all over the minor leagues
Future Comparison: Ray Vinson

NR - 34 - Sparky Young CLE SP - Drafted 36th in 2023 - ETA: 2024
An old third round pick, Young has one year to prove it. One good year puts him in a rotation. A bad year puts him on waivers. It's better odds than most third rounders get, but still an uphill battle for the pitcher
Future Comparison: Yuki Ohara

NR - 35 - Red Mackenzie CHN RF - Drafted 30th in 2023 - ETA: 2025
There isn't any superstar buzz here and for good reason. The 23 year old has one season to prove he belongs and two to make the majors to do better than languishing on a bench
Future Comparison: Bret Powers

NR - 36 - Gene Howard KC RF - Drafted 22nd in 2022 - ETA: 2028
Howard has a better shot than your typical 2nd rounder with solid contact and speed ratings as a teenager. He could be a great get if he can convert to catcher, but he also has gold glove potential at third base
Future Comparison: Ted Klaus

NR - 37 - Dock Stidham TOR 2B - Drafted 25th in 2023 - ETA: 2027
Owner of one of the best names around, Stidham is a speedy contact prospect snagged in the 2nd round of this last draft. With some recent openings made in the minor league system, Toronto has room to develop this type of player. Given enough time, he'll make a great leadoff hitter down the road
Future Comparison: Bruce Savage

NR - 38 - Clint Hardy CHA RF - Drafted 25th in 2023 - ETA: 2026
Here's a copy of everyone's report on Hardy: Flawed prospect, legit power. He's going to be a top power hitter in the league, but the rest of his game is far from average. 2nd round is the right spot for this kind of pick and for once, the drafting team will want him to focus on his strengths instead of working towards balance
Future Comparison: Scott Bartholomew

NR - 39 - Keg Morgan CHN 2B - Drafted 14th in 2023 - ETA: 2028
This new draftee does all the right things against left handed pitching. The rest he will need to learn. Without that ability to hit left handers, he could have gone undrafted
Future Comparison: Elmer George

NR - 40 - Ducky Morel NYM SP - Drafted 34th in 2023 - ETA: 2028
If you're going to draft a B+/D split, better get someone young. 18 year old Morel fits that bill and is a cheap risk in the 3rd round. His first couple of years will determine if he ends up in a bullpen or on waivers
Future Comparison: Tom Cravath

42 - 41 - Bernie Combs KC SP - Drafted 18th in 2021 - ETA: 2027
Combs went from B/D- to A-/D. If you're going to jump two grades, it should have been on control. He's still not a good bet to make the bigs
Future Comparison: Glenn Davis

NR - 42 - Billy High NYM RP - Drafted 18th in 2023 - ETA: 2029
See: Ducky Morel. Different prospects, same high split boat.
Future Comparison: Bobby Kissinger

NR - 43 - Chuck Jolly BAL RP - Drafted 48th in 2023 - ETA: 2025
Boh's are trying to get lucky with this older 3rd round prospect. Jolly has good velocity out of the draft and there is potentially a future here. At his peak he's not going to be finishing games, but the price is right in the third round
Future Comparison: Luke Smith

NR - 44 - George Striker BAL SP - Drafted 20th in 2023 - ETA: 2025
Like his new teammate, Jolly, on this list, Stryker is a lottery ticket for the Boh's. While Stryker was drafted ahead of Jolly, his only real asset is his age. Being slightly younger gives him a better shot at being picked higher. When compared side-by-side, Jolly looks like he may have been the better pick
Future Comparison: Fred Bernard

NR - 45 - Charlie Labine STL CF - Drafted 29th in 2023 - ETA: 2026
Charlie has some power against right handers, but without significant investment it will fall short of A+. That's his best attribute, so it'll be make or break
Future Comparison: Ernie Lowery

NR - 46 - Jim Lucas STL RP - Drafted 43rd in 2023 - ETA: 2028
This third rounder has D- control. He's only 18, but not being able to hit the backstop is an issue for a pitcher
Future Comparison: Paul Titcomb

NR - 47 - Ron Terry STL SS - Drafted 75th in 2023 - ETA: 2026
Terry has great power, but his swing has so many holes in it you couldn't tell. He'd have a shot if he were a catcher, but without an elite glove in the field, he's not likely to register even a bench spot
Future Comparison: Ribs Davis

NR - 48 - Dan Harris BAL RP - Drafted Undrafted in 2023 - ETA: 2027
Sometimes you're trying to get lucky. Other times you're shooting for a true longshot. Then there's hoping for the impossible. After all that, we get to Dan Harris' prospects. This undrafted pitcher needs a divine (or administrator) intervention to sniff the major leagues. As soon as he proves not to be a gem, he'll head back to waivers
Future Comparison: Art Swartwood
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Re: Top Prospects of the CPBL 2023

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Even on a day that the post office is closed, somehow my new issue arrived!!!!!

My only disappointment is I called up Reberger due to his lack of minor league conversions and he wasnt in the publication :( . Oh well, I still love the insights and comparisons. I only hope that Campbell proves his assessment wrong and does become a 20 game winner :)

Thanks again for the incredible piece, its very much appreciated. Maybe next year we need to get you a prospect worth a top 20 consideration lol
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Re: Top Prospects of the CPBL 2023

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Glad Cincy has 3 of the of the top 20. Curious how Ramazzotti went from 14 last year to not being on the list this year?-
Yes, Cincy's GM is a bit on the unbalanced side. I thought about taking Omichi #1. Just couldn't get past the age.

Outstanding job! Again.
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Re: Top Prospects of the CPBL 2023

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Ricketts #1! 8-)
Too bad I can't figure what curve he is in.
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Re: Top Prospects of the CPBL 2023

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Ramazzoti was excluded based on CPs. The Kahuna Report covers only those players with 13-15 CPs at the time of publication.

With Yuke Sakuma over the hill and Camacho struggling to convert down on the farm, the #5 prospect got the callup. Felix Kingman enters the ranks at #35 :P
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Re: Top Prospects of the CPBL 2023

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paulcaraccio wrote: Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:19 am Ramazzoti was excluded based on CPs. The Kahuna Report covers only those players with 13-15 CPs at the time of publication.

With Yuke Sakuma over the hill and Camacho struggling to convert down on the farm, the #5 prospect got the callup. Felix Kingman enters the ranks at #35 :P
Thanks for the info.

He feels like he got snubbed. He can't wait for the call up to take it out on everyone..... ;)
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