How do early 2022 MLB prospect rankings differ?

02/01/2022

Anthony Volpe — Syndication: Poughkeepsie Journal

Let’s talk baseball!

Thus far, we’ve seen three esteemed scouting services release updated Top 100 prospect rankings before the start of the 2022 season.

The top ten overall prospects from those outlets have many similar names, but where they fall in the overall rankings can change from one to another. And where the top-ranked prospects for the Yankees and Mets is different.

What’s clear: everyone loves the talent coming in Baltimore and Detroit. And they should; those two franchises are reaching the point of their respective tank cycles that it’s time for the high picks and international signings to start matriculating their way to the big leagues.

Here’s how the top ten overall look for the three outlets we’ve seen thus far:

Baseball Prospectus

Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Royals
Adley Rutschman, C, Orioles
Julio Rodriguez, OF, Mariners
Spencer Torkelson, 3B, Tigers
Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Orioles
Riley Greene, OF, Tigers
Jordan Walker, 3B, Cardinals
Shane Baz, RHP, Rays
Marco Luciano, SS, Giants
Francisco Álvarez, C, Mets
Highest Ranked Yankee: Anthony Volpe, SS (14)

Yankees in Baseball Prospectus‘ Top 100

Mets in Baseball Prospectus‘ Top 100

Baseball America

Adley Rutschman, C, Orioles
Julio Rodriguez, OF, Mariners
Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Royals
Riley Greene, OF, Tigers
Spencer Torkelson, 3B, Tigers
Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Orioles
Gabriel Moreno, C, Blue Jays
Shane Baz, RHP, Rays
CJ Abrams, SS, Padres
Anthony Volpe, SS, Yankees
Highest Ranked Met: Francisco Álvarez, C (13)