All Rights Reserved. Long-term, he has the potential to hit for average and stroke 20-plus HRs while playing a solid corner outfield in the bigs. But you know what prospects are. Projected Top-50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects in 2021. Them's the rules. 2. Corbin Carroll, OF, Arizona. Rutschman has only 130 official pro at-bats under his belt and posted a modest .254 average in his brief 2019 minor-league debut, but he’s a top-tier talent who could be a perennial All-Star backstop. Although he’s just 21, he’s a polished hitter who reached Double-A in '19. 1 or 2 starter. 6. Spencer Torkelson, 1B/3B, Detroit. DRAFT STRATEGY: Snake Draft | S.M.A.R.T. The tools are there.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: pencil him in, Age (on opening day): 23Where he played in 2019: high Class A, Double-A2019 minors: 8-3, 2.55 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 109 1/3 IP, 23 BB, 106 K2020 majors: 0-3, 6.99 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 28 1/3 IP, 13 BB, 26 K   Mize's debut in 2020 was memorable only because of how unimpressive it was, and despite him being the first pick in 2018, many evaluators aren't extending the same grace to him that they are to, say, Nate Pearson. Mize has three plus pitches (nasty splitter, mid-90s fastball, and sharp slider), but his stuff was flat, with merely average movement and spin. That's right, the Masters has... Puneet Vizh. His health history is a concern and his sudden loss of command in '20 is worrisome, but he still profiles as at least a No. Our MLB fantasy expert offers up 2021 fantasy baseball top 300 overall rankings just in time for your Yahoo, ESPN, CBS or Fox fantasy draft. Keibert Ruiz, C, Los Angeles Dodgers. Luis Patino, RHP, Tampa Bay. Randy Arozarena, OF, Tampa Bay. Whether he's more than a pure slugger depends on how much contact he makes, which of course remains to be seen, but he's a disciplined hitter whose on-base ability should make up for any shortages in batting average.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: don't count on it, Age (on opening day): 23Where he played in 2019: low Class A, high Class A2019 minors: .278 BA (475 AB), 28 HR, 22 2B, .845 OPS, 33 BB, 154 K2020 majors: .355 BA (31 AB), 3 HR, 3 2B, 1.136 OPS, 2 BB, 11 K  Huff looks ready to step in as the Rangers' regular catcher, his power playing up as expected in his first big-league look. Bohm finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting to Milwaukee's Devin Williams, who used an unhittable changeup to post a 0.33 ERA while striking out an unbelievable 53 batters and giving up just eight hits in 27 relief innings. You can't rule out a 2021 debut either given how aggressively the Royals promoted Brady Singer and Kris Bubic last year.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: cup of coffee, Age (on opening day): 21Where he played in 2019: not under contract Some inconsistencies in college dropped Hancock to the sixth pick in 2020 when he at one point seemed destined to go first or second, but he still has the skills of a front-liner and the polish to move quickly. He also shows good plate discipline, which should allow him to hit for average and get on base at a high rate. Ruiz was on the fast track to the bigs when he had a forgettable 2019 campaign and was overtaken on the Dodgers' depth chart by Will Smith. He reportedly worked on his plate discipline and approach this season, and he’s shown the ability to make adjustments as a pro. 35. This list tilts more toward fantasy (standard 5x5 roto) potential than MLB potential. Dunning had a good big-league debut in 2020 (3.97 ERA, 35 strikeouts and .197 BAA in 34 innings) before being traded to Texas in the offseason. While prospects have played an increasingly significant part in every season over the past six years, this year could see the largest crop of impact rookies in recent memory. 31. He’ll need to show he can hit breaking balls more consistently, but he already has the tools to hit .270 with 25-plus home runs. He’ll make his pro debut in '21 and could move quickly given his advanced stuff and overall polish. 4 likes • 5 shares. He's at a critical stage of his development, still needing to prove he can throw strikes consistently if he's to make the most of the massive strikeout potential his imposing 6-foot-7 figure and electric fastball/slider combo give him.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: pencil him in, Age (on opening day): 21Where he played in 2019: high Class A, Double-A2019 minors: 6-8, 2.57 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 94 2/3 IP, 38 BB, 123 K2020 majors: 1-0, 5.19 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 17 1/3 IP, 14 BB, 21 K Patino's first look in the majors came as a reliever during a stretch when the Padres were looking for a bullpen spark, which wouldn't be particularly noteworthy except that he's now with the Rays, who throw everybody's role into question. Judging by his walk and strikeout rates in his professional debut, he'll live and die by the three true outcomes.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: cup of coffee, Age (on opening day): 20Where he played in 2019: low Class A2019 minors: .268 BA (470 AB), 4 HR, 20 2B, .665 OPS, 23 BB, 99 KMauricio's prospect standing is all projection right now, but he has the defensive chops to be a regular shortstop and the size and athleticism to develop into a worthy contributor at the plate as well. His 96 walks in 2019 were enough to lead the minors and are part of what makes him good, but an overly patient approach might keep him from maximizing his hit tool and artificially suppress his batting average.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day): 24Where he played in 2019: Triple-A2019 minors: .312 BA (520 AB), 25 HR, 35 2B, .871 OPS, 24 BB, 130 K2020 majors: .333 BA (126 AB), 5 HR, 5 2B, .878 OPS, 11 BB, 30 K  Mountcastle can't field, but he can hit, and now we know he can hit in the majors as well, his all-fields approach and modest strikeout rate giving him a high batting average floor. 2 starter. Only 20, Rodriguez already has elite raw power. Whether they're good enough to sustain him without a real changeup remains to be seen, and the Rays' messy role designations are a factor as well.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: don't count on it, Age (on opening day): 20Where he played in 2019: not under contractThe 12th player picked in the 2020 draft has the makings of a middle-of-the-order hitter, particularly for his ability to draft the ball out of the park. System | Auction Tips. 46. But provided he plays enough, whether in Tampa Bay or elsewhere, he could win you the stolen base category while also reaching base at a good clip.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day): 24Where he played in 2019: Rookie ball, high Class A2019 minors: 6-2, 2.99 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 96 1/3 IP, 29 BB, 96 K Lynch may not have broken into the big leagues last year like Brady Singer and Kris Bubic did, but his strides at the alternate training site established him as a more promising long-term option than both. MLB Pipeline’s 2021 Top 100 Prospects list is now live, with 19-year-old Wander Franco of the Rays being named MLB’s top prospect for a second straight year. SS Noelvi Marte | Seattle Mariners | 19 | R | 2023. At 22, he’s now poised to open the season in the Braves regular lineup. Nate Pearson, SP, Blue Jays. He has a good enough pitch mix to start and presumably still will, but he needs to work on locating his pitches.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: fighting this spring, Age (on opening day): 21Where he played in 2019: low Class A2019 minors: 10-4, 2.68 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 94 IP, 36 BB, 129 K Every report that comes out for Rodriguez seems to be more promising than the last, with the latest out of the alternate training site suggesting he's beginning to master the subtleties of pitch sequencing and game planning. Max Meyer, RHP, Miami. He reportedly made big strides in his ability to drive the ball at the alternate training site.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day): 23Where he played in 2019: high Class A2019 minors: .257 (140 AB), 3 HR, 8 2B, .690 OPS, 11 BB, 29 K The fourth overall pick in 2019 got an aggressive assignment straight out of college but held his own at high Class A. A wrist sprain then shelved him for the rest of the season, but he should be good to go for '21. 36. 3B Josh Jung | Texas Rangers | 22 | A | 2021 Waters won the Double-A Southern League batting title and MVP in 2019, then spent last season at the alternate training site. It's true, though, my list might be a little different than the ones you're used to seeing. 2 starter and should be a mainstay in the Phillies rotation this season. Kopech missed the 2019 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery, then opted out of the 2020 campaign. He spent '20 at the alternate training site and should open this season at High-A. Campusano received a surprise call-up in 2020 and wasted no time making an impression, homering in his first contest. Words belong at the top here. Age (on opening day): 20Where he played in 2019: low Class A, high Class A2019 minors: .327 BA (425 AB), 9 HR, 27 2B, 18 SB, .885 OPS, 56 BB, 35 K  One of the big teases of the abbreviated 2020 was whether Franco would get the call, but it's a foregone conclusion for 2021. Qualifications: 130 MLB AB or less, 50 MLB IP or less, 45 days or less on the active roster (September excluded) He made his big-league debut in the 2020 postseason and will compete for a starting outfield spot in '21. His ability to put bat to ball sets him apart from other young hitters, giving him an 80-grade hit tool and possible Juan Soto outcome if the power develops as hoped.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: fighting this spring, Age (on opening day): 22Where he played in 2019: high Class A, Double-A2019 minors: 9-2, 1.69 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 101 IP, 28 BB, 135 K  The left-hander was suspiciously bypassed for the Padres' postseason push, with some chatter about him possibly underachieving at the alternate training site. 17. You know what a top 100 list is. If he can stay healthy, he has the stuff to be a No. The performance was too loud for too long to dismiss as a fluke, which justifies a bold ranking in a process that's mostly wish-casting anyway.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: pencil him in, Age (on opening day): 22Where he played in 2019: Double-A, Triple-A2019 minors: .292 BA (489 AB), 26 HR, 20 SB, .914 OPS, 58 BB, 116 K2020 majors: .200 BA (110 AB), 3 HR, 1 SB, .616 OPS, 8 BB, 35 K      One of the most hyped prospects heading into 2020 struggled initially but looked better in a late-season return and into the playoffs, which should give him a role from the get-go this year. The best is the fastball, his downhill delivery ensuring it's thrown especially hard for a lefty. Hitters; Pitchers; Grey's 2021 Preseason Projections; Steamer/Razzball 2021 Rest of Season Projections. Hayes could start the season as the top-rated prospect in the major leagues. With the 2021 season underway, opportunity knocks for many of the game's future stars. Rutschman is has the potential to hit for power and average and profiles as a plus defender behind the dish. Rodriguez's bat might play even louder, though, which could make him the best hitter the Mariners have developed since that other Rodriguez guy 25 years ago.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day): 22Where he played in 2019: Rookie, low Class A, high Class A2019 minors: .278 (205 AB), 6 HR, 17 2B, .832 OPS, 30 BB, 38 K When a true first baseman -- and a right hand-hitting one at that -- goes third overall, as Vaughn did in 2019, the bat better play, and by all accounts, his will, putting him in line to be the next young stud welcomed to the White Sox lineup. Overall, Vaughn is a polished hitter with a compact stroke and good plate discipline. It's not intended to be the final word, just my own. ), he may need to go back to the lab for more.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: fighting this spring, Age (on opening day): 23Where he played in 2019: Double-A2019 minors: 11-5, 2.56 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 133 2/3 IP, 38 BB, 148 K The third of the Tigers' big pitching prospects is the most conventional and the favorite of some evaluators, but a forearm strain prevented him from debuting alongside the other two. From fantasy to gambling to soothsaying, Passan dons many hats to identify breakout players and teams that will win big in … Read about the best prospecs for 2021, including Spencer Torkleson, Austin Martin, Zac … 4. 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