The divisional reports are a new series put out by the Pitcher List dynasty team. These reports provide a list of the top-ten prospects on each team in the division and highlight notable news, promotions, and performances to keep you up to date. Each division will be updated once per month by our divisional experts. Be sure to head over to the Pitcher List Dynasty page for all things prospects.
The new divisional reports kick off with the National League East! This article series should help bring dynasty managers up-to-date information highlighting the biggest notes on prospects. While the in-season format will typically highlight prospect promotions and performances, the first article will feature opinions from each writer on each team’s top ten prospects. Keep reading for the National League East edition.
NL East
Top 10 Prospects
Prospects I am most excited about:
- Aidan Miller looked ready to go in the Spring Breakout game. His hands are quick, his approach is mature, and his bat has plenty of raw power. Miller could easily turn into the top prospect on this list by season’s end.
- Devin Salitban is the name from this list that nobody knows yet. Plus speed and athletic frame, I am excited to see what Saltiban can do in his first full season of professional ball.
- Gabriel Rincones Jr. made a few different swing changes last season to help unlock more game power and that seemed to translate to success in the Arizona Fall League. Entering just his second season, I am excited to see if he can take the next step against tougher competition.
A few other names to know:
- Eduardo Tait is the name that pops up most frequently in deeper circles discussing Phillies’ prospects. The 17-year-old catcher has received high praise throughout the organization after posting a 140 wRC+ at 16 in the DSL last season.
- If anybody is looking for a discount Justin Crawford, look no further than Emaarion Boyd. Extreme ground ball tendencies zap his game power production, but he comes with elite speed and plus contact skills. He does not have quite the same raw power as Crawford, but 56 stolen bases last season is nothing to scoff at.
- Tjayy Walton has started to get some buzz in deeper dynasty circles. The fourth-round pick from last season stands at 6’3″ with excellent projectability. How his hit tool develops will be the biggest thing to watch in 2024.
Top 10 Prospects
Prospects I am most excited about:
- Almost everybody in the dynasty community (myself included) is excited to see how Christian Scott performs this season. Scott exploded onto the scene last season and showed off some of the best command in Minor League Baseball. Throwing too many strikes can get him in trouble against tougher competition, but he could find himself pitching for the Mets sooner rather than later.
- Colin Houck is overshadowed by many other big names in this system but could turn into a gem for the Mets. The team’s 32nd overall pick from last year is mature beyond his age. He is patient at the plate, uses the entire field, and has nice power projections thanks to his 6’2″ frame.
- From June 19th forward last season, Stanley Consuegra hit 16 home runs. His 600 plate appearance pace over that span was 51 homers. Now 23 and having yet to play a game above High-A, 2024 is a make-or-break year for a player with as much raw power as any player in this system.
A few other names to know:
- In his limited appearances this spring, Brandon Sproat has looked like the real deal. His fastball sits in the upper-90s with the ability to hit triple digits and his slider and changeup both profile to be plus offerings. Control was the biggest issue for Sproat in college and is the thing dynasty managers should be paying the most attention to in his first professional season.
- The Mets appear to be giving Nolan McLean a chance to make it as a two-way player. His slider is reportedly posting RPMs north of 3200 while he is showing off impressive power in the Mets’ camp. Two-way players always offer more upside for dynasty managers even if his long-term home is likely on the mound.
- Scouts seem to love Jeremy Rodriguez who the Mets acquired at the trade deadline last season. Rodriguez has an excellent understanding of the strike zone and profiles to be a plus defender at short. He is only 17 years old and has plenty of time to continue adding power to his game.
Top 10 Prospects
Prospects I am most excited about:
- Spencer Schwellenbach seems like the next Braves pitcher that people are going to start talking about. Just one season removed from Tommy John surgery, Schwellenbach is still regaining his strength. Plus command and feel for four different pitches make him one of the most intriguing pitchers in all of Minor League Baseball.
- Owen Murphy is not a finished product, but the stuff is impressive. His fastball has really good late life and he can effectively locate it toward the top of the zone. His Spring Breakout appearance was not overly impressive, but the umpire squeezed him on several close calls that would have drastically altered his stat line.
- I am going to talk about him a bit below, but Isaiah Drake is somebody I have found myself following very closely. The hit tool needs some refining, but the upside and energy he plays with bring a sense of charisma that is easy to root for.
A few other names to know:
- Isaiah Drake is a name that could FLY up prospect boards. Drake showed off top-tier athleticism in the Spring Breakout game. There is enough bat speed and physical projectability to believe the game power could show up in a big way this season.
- The Braves took Sabin Ceballos in the third round of last year’s draft and is another name dynasty managers should keep their eye on. Ceballos stands at 6’3″ with plenty of power to the pull side. His mature approach at the plate could allow him to move quickly through the Braves’ system. Murphy ranks highly in my top-100 prospect rankings.
- Jhancarlos Lara is another pitcher in a farm system with plenty of intriguing arms. Both of Lara’s two pitches (four-seamer and slider) profile to be plus offerings, but there is plenty of relief risk present until he develops a reliable third pitch.
Top 10 Prospects
Prospects I am most excited about:
- Thomas White shined in the Spring Breakout game and could very well become the top prospect in this system by mid-season. Deception from the left side with a 6’5″ frame provides White with an intimidating presence on the mound allowing his already-plus stuff to play even better.
- 17th-round picks are not talked about very often, but the dynasty community should keep tabs on Mark Coley II. In 33 games at Low-A last season, Coley showed off plus speed, plus power, and an excellent understanding of the strike zone. His hit tool needs some work, but the tools are there for Coley to become an impactful fantasy asset.
- The trade to pick up John Cruz right before the start of the season feels like a massive win for Miami. There is plenty of risk highlighted by a high swinging strike rate, but the upside is plentiful.
A few other names to know:
- Any batter standing at 6’7″ needs to have tabs kept on him. Brock Vradenburg finally seemed to learn how to turn his large frame into power in his final season at Michigan State and could continue doing so with the Marlins. He hits too many ground balls and struggles to make consistent contact, but the physical projection remains prevalent.
- There is not much of any video out there on Andres Vilor, but his DSL stats quickly catch your attention. The 6’3″ outfielder hit .294 with five home runs and 21 stolen bases in just 51 games last season. He could be a name to watch entering his second season of professional baseball.
- Kemp Alderman has tons of raw power, but comes with a bit of an unorthodox swing. His arms do not seem to connect to his legs all of the time and his swing can get long leading to plenty of strikeouts. Still, the power remains a large part of his projection which gives him some fantasy appeal.
Top 10 Prospects
Prospects I am most excited about:
- Yohandy Morales has legitimate game pop that could vault him to the top of prospect lists by the end of 2024. The former University of Miami standout is amongst my favorite prospects in the system especially if you play in a points format.
- James Wood ranks toward the very top of my prospect list and the hype has only grown louder after his performance in spring training. Wood combines power, speed, and plate discipline into a dream profile for dynasty managers. I cannot wait to see how quickly he makes his way to Washington.
- Travis Sykora’s delivery can be difficult to repeat from his 6’6″ frame, but the stuff is legit. His fastball sits in the upper-90s with a splitter that can disappear and keep left-handed batters off balance. Like Susana, the ceiling is incredibly high for Sykora.
A few other names to know:
- Jarlin Susana was another one of the prospects Washington acquired in the Juan Soto trade. Susana has as much upside as any prospect in the system with a fastball that comfortably touches triple-digits. He is also extremely erratic and comes with a high level of relief risk that prevents him from ranking inside the top 10.
- Although Trey Lipscomb does not come with nearly as much upside as the two others included in this section, he is still a notable prospect. Lipscomb utilizes the whole field to his advantage and has shown the ability to play all over the infield. An aggressive approach at the dish limits his ability to consistently tap into his game power.
- Victor Hurtado was the Nationals’ prized International Free Agent signing from this past period. Standing at 6’3″, Hurtado does not turn 17 until May. Hurtado is the kind of build that could soar up prospect lists if his professional career gets off to a fast start.
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