2022 Draft Top 600

Jones has some of the most explosive athletic ability in the 2022 class and the namesake to draw in fans. The bat-to-ball skills here are impressive. Jones has substantial raw power too, comfortably plus, maybe more. At 6-foot-3, it’s a prototype frame that will undoubtedly stick in CF thanks to top-of-the-scale speed and on-field instincts. He may end up an elite defender like his dad thanks to terrific speed and a plus arm to go along with it. Some scouts have envisioned a potential shortstop here too, though most feel he’s destined for centerfield. He produces big barrel velocities with violent hands and an aggressive, whippy swing plane. He gets fantastic extension at the plate as well. The entire package is incredibly advanced. The last frontier for evaluators is seeing Jones sync up his upper and lower half with more consistency and eliminating a nasty bucket-step he currently employs in his swing.

One of the most exciting players in the country, Green is a do-it-all, powder-keg package of explosivity and bottled energy on the diamond. Already 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, he’s a physical specimen built different than his peers. Simply put, there’s not much Green cannot do. Some evaluators believe he could be a plus hitter with plus-plus raw power, and he’s already tapping into that juice in-game. He’s currently at least a 70-runner with a 70-arm as well. There's definitely some swing and miss in his game, so that’ll be the one thing scouts are keeping an eye on, though it has improved. He gets anxious at the plate and can get greedy early in counts when in ambush mode, susceptible to the breaking ball. There aren’t too many warts in his game. Green is a very special talent, some calling him a generational player, that teams will undoubtedly covet at the top of the draft.

Holliday has revered bloodlines being the son of former 7-Time All-Star Matt Holliday. He has some of the more impressive bat-to-ball skills in the high school class with power projection coming. Holliday goes to the plate looking to do damage and he's really abused the baseball to all fields over the course of his prep cycle, though some note the swing can get a little steep and Holliday will roll over on pitches at the bottom of the zone at times. While he's an offensive-oriented player, Holliday has impressive arm strength and glides all over the dirt with natural instincts. Toolset suggests he will stay in the middle infield, though it would shock nobody if he outgrew the position and end up at third base or in a corner role.

A name many expected to hear called in the 2019 MLB Draft, Lee decided to forego MLB to play for his dad at Cal Poly. Listed at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, Lee is an extremely physical, barrel-chested shortstop with a significant strength throughout his frame. Lee carries his size extremely well on the dirt where his fluidity and huge arm really stand out. He receives high marks for his instincts and leadership on the field, captaining the defense in-between plays. A switch-hitter with power from both sides, Lee showcases at least a plus hit tool, maybe 70-grade with thump. It’s above average raw power that he’s getting into, spraying missiles to all fields. Scouts believe there’s more game power coming., though he will probably never be a "power hitter" at the next level. Lee may eventually have to shift to third base. His toolset fits the position nicely. He’s a fringy runner, but his athleticism more than makes up for any foot speed he may lack. There's a history of nagging back injuries here, so evaluators will keep a close eye on his health moving forward.

Parada got considerably stronger entering 2022, his raw power jumping from above average to now some even calling it double-plus. The consensus, however, is plus raw power that he's tapping into already. He’s got extremely strong hands that help him manipulate the barrel and punish balls deep in the zone with authority. It’s an unorthodox setup, but he puts himself in a consistent position to impact the baseball. Behind the plate, it’s an average arm with better athleticism than you’ll find in most guys his size. Parada hasn't thrown out very many baserunners in his day, but the arm strength is there. It's the technique that needs further refinement. He's also a fringy receiver of the baseball. Parada gets high marks both mentally and physically, and that should help his draft stock. The profile is carried by the easy plus bat, but he’s an improving defender.