4/6/2023 0 Comments Average shortstop height![]() If Abrams can get up into the 15-20 homer range to pair with his hit/speed skills, get ready to see his name drafted early in fantasy drafts. While he might not possess the power upside of Witt or Noelvi, Abrams contact skills, elite bat speed, and swing path are all building blocks for additional over-the-fence power as he continues to mature physically. But it’s the development of his power that has me downright giddy.ĬJ Abrams with a big triple! #ProspectOne /5TBQr7SDVX The excitement in Abrams profile begins with a plus hit tool, double-plus speed, and advanced approach making him perfectly suited for the top of the order. The upside Abrams possesses for fantasy purposes is astronomical and it’s possible he could’ve been #3 overall right now if his season didn’t end in early July following a collision in the field that resulted in a fractured left tibia and sprained left MCL. ![]() If Noelvi Marte isn’t your #1 dynasty prospect in 2023, it’s likely because CJ Abrams or a handful of others leapfrogged him in my rankings. He’s my #3 overall dynasty prospect at the moment with a chance of grabbing the top spot once Bobby Witt Jr and Julio Rodriguez graduate this season. With plus power already being displayed, further power growth could push Marte into 30-homer territory while adding 15+ steals and a solid AVG/OBP annually as well. I’d almost guarantee he’s bigger than his 6’1/185 listed height/weight and has more room to continue filling out his frame. Ever since signing with Seattle back in 2019 out of the Dominican Republic, Marte has consistently added good bulk to his frame while maintaining his speed and athleticism as well. In 107 games, mostly in Lo-A, Marte racked up 17 homers and 24 steals with a 11.7% walk rate. 186 ISOįollowing me on Twitter or reading my previous work likely means you already know how enamored I am with Noelvi Marte’s offensive skillset. provided it, and good lord is it is glorious: 484 feet. Witt has fantasy stud written all over him and should be up very early in 2022, potentially even cracking the Royals’ opening day lineup.īeen waiting for a good view of Bobby Witt Jr.'s home run today. Witt has made strides since the 2019 draft with his contact skills and approach, with some sites even slapping a 60-grade on his hit tool entering 2022 with plus or better power and speed. Witt’s power/speed blend has always been elite and was on full display in 2021 with 33 homers and 29 steals in 123 games combined between Double-A and Triple-A with a. 280+/30+/25+ profile could land him in the first round of fantasy drafts down the road. I’ll admit, Julio Rodriguez has the higher floor, but Witt’s. When it comes to prospects, there are none I’m more excited about for fantasy than Bobby Witt Jr. Top-100 Dynasty Shortstop Prospect Rankings Tier 1 1. Just starting out in a dynasty league? Then check out Eric Cross’ Top-400 Overall Fantasy Prospects and Top-500 Dynasty League Rankings.Įnjoy this Fantasy Baseball article? Then make sure to check out the Fantrax Toolshed weekly for dynasty and prospect talk as well. If you aren’t playing your dynasty leagues on Fantrax, you’re missing out on the deepest player pool and most customization around. They will be in my next prospect rankings update. NOTE: The 2022 International signees are not included below. There are plenty of potential breakouts for 2022 as well that make for great dynasty league targets. The top four below all currently sit within my top-8 overall and 14 within my top-50. So, it should be no surprise that my top-100 dynasty shortstop prospect rankings are loaded with talent and deeper than the deepest parts of any ocean on the planet. If they have a standout shortstop, that shows even more, especially if that shortstop also excels offensively. If a team has a bad defensive shortstop, it shows. Growing up, everyone wanted to play shortstop due to the notoriety and importance of the position. The shortstop position is undoubtedly the most desirable position to play on the diamond.
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