Stay on current site or go to US version. Cade Kuehler (21.0), RHP, Campbell Owen Murphy (18.8), RHP, Riverside Brookfield HS (IL), Notre Dame commit, Velo: 92-94 t96, Fastball: 55/60, Slider: 50/55, Curveball: 55/60, Changeup: 40/50, Command: 40/55. Teams now better understand why this fastball shape and arm slot work, and he's above average at basically everything he does, along with a sparkling stat line this year. Jung is similar to his brother, Rangers prospect Josh, in that, while at Texas Tech, they both had mature frames, untapped raw power, excellent stat lines and some questions about their defense. Cross doesn't quite have the exciting talent you want to see from a top pick, but he looks to be one of the quicker movers among the college hitters. Vols celebrate homer with high fashion. Brown is unique in being a first-round talent who needs a complete swing overhaul in pro ball. Gavin Cross (21.3), RF, Virginia Tech, Hit: 30/55, Game Power: 35/55, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 50/50, Field: 45/50, Throw: 50/50. 34. 40. Misiorowski is a projection arm who exploded this year, sitting in the upper 90s with 20 command early this spring, then he started throwing strikes, and some scouts hung a perfect 80 grade on his slider. The fastest hands in the draft also come with some contact concerns because he also has the noisiest swing in the draft. Peyton Pallette (21.1), RHP, Arkansas, Velo: 93-96 t98, Fastball: 55/60, Curveball: 60/65, Changeup: 45/50, Command: 40/50. Carson Montgomery (20.9), RHP, Florida State 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0- Top 100 Kiley McDaniel prospects. Gonzalez is a 6-foot-2, lefty-hitting shortstop with a track record going back to high school and a strong 2022 performance when he posted a .273/.405/.558 slash line with 18 homers, 50 walks and 32 strikeouts. Here are some of the potential No. Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 35/55, Raw Power: 55/55, Speed: 30/30, Field: 40/50, Throw: 55/55. Let's keep things simple and focus on the positives: Johnson has the two traits that matter the most for a hitter. Travis Honeyman (21.7), LF, Boston College Prospect Rankings. 100. Since this is my first in-depth look at this year's draft, which will take place July 9-11 in Seattle, here is a quick rundown of what to expect from a group that is strong, with a heavy SEC flavor to it. He also has huge power and might be able to play center field. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason. Has worked for four MLB teams. He had a solid freshman year but came out late this season because of shoulder soreness. ESPN MLB Insider; Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. He also took on a much bigger challenge than he needed by playing at IMG when he could've played typical high school competition. 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. The broader overview of this year's class is that the top three players have separated themselves and, beyond that, there are a lot of disagreement from scouts on the order of their lists. It's a little funny to watch next to the NFL combine guys, but this guy is going to play in the TV league, and it won't just be as a defensive replacement. 43. Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Judge OK's some Flores claims vs. NFL for court, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, No. ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel released his annual list of the Top 100 Major League Baseball Prospects today on ESPN+. 61. 3. 33. 55. Close. Mike Boeve (21.1), 3B, Nebraska-Omaha I didn't like him much last summer, but he has made huge strides since then and could move quickly relative to other prep pitchers. ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel answered questions for the press regarding his top MLB prospects series. Has worked for four MLB teams. 93. by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel May 30, 2019 MLB Draft Week 2019 Mock Draft 3.0 Pre-Draft Farm System Rankings Introduction to the 2019 Draft BOARD Swing Changers: The Shift to. He's also a center fielder with real raw power. Paul Wilson (18.6), LHP, Lake Ridge HS (OR), Oregon State commit 28. (Annual prospect rankings for 2023 . They seem likely to be offered second- or third-round-type money given their body of work, but their stock won't move much until draft day, so I opted to instead include some other players, but you can call Taylor and Wiggins Nos. He closed much better and has tools, but teams are wary. He's not going to be on the cover of any fashion magazines, but Messick can pitch, is fiery and has gotten better every year. It's still very unlikely he's actually as good as Aaron Judge (like a 5-10% chance if I had to put a number on it) and if it doesn't work, it'll be because Jones has a strike zone the size of a fireplace and might just be another guy who never fully gets to his power in games because of that and the length of his arms. 29. Velo: 90-94 t96, Fastball: 45/50, Slider: 45/50, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 40/50. As for those whose names you won't see below, right-handed pitchers Grant Taylor (LSU) and Jaxon Wiggins (Arkansas) would sit comfortably on the list if not for elbow injuries that knocked them out for the year. 21. There isn't much argument about his above-average hit tool or pitch selection, and there is broad agreement that he has average-to-a-bit-above raw power with some feel to get to it. 32. Kiley McDaniel's 2022 MLB draft rankings 2.0 -- Which former MLB star's son soars up our top 150? I'm listing both of these prospects as center fielders, because I think they'll both be sent out there to start pro ball, and both do have a chance to stick, but a corner outfield spot is the most likely outcome for both of them. Sources: Love gets buyout; Heat, 76ers in line. . 92. 50. Robinson is a consensus top-50 recruit for football as a 6-foot-6 tight end who hasn't picked a school yet, but buzz is that it could be coming soon. Chase DeLauter (20.7), RF, James Madison, Hit: 30/50, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 60/65, Speed: 50/50, Field: 45/50, Throw: 50/50. Adam Hachman (18.2), LHP, Timberland HS (MO), Arkansas commit I get it, completely, and there's a lot of densely-packed talent above him, but those rankings are going to prove too low. 1 overall? Fresh IFA signing Derniche Valdez, a shortstop from the . Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. The 2023 fantasy baseball season is here! 60. Joon Lee . Justin Lee (18.1), RHP, Notre Dame HS (CA), UCLA commit Taylor is a classic advanced college bat who is well rounded but isn't a shortstop, with some debate over whether he fits better at second or third base. Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. 41. Roch Cholowsky (18.2), SS, Hamilton HS (AZ), UCLA commit EDITOR'S NOTE: Here's Part 1 of this introduction to Kiley McDaniel, Items 1-5. Adrian Santana (17.9), SS, Doral Academy HS (FL), Miami commit He's making the big leagues, but I'm not positive it'll be as a starter. Justin Crawford (18.5), CF, Bishop Gorman HS (NV), LSU commit, Hit: 25/55, Game Power: 25/45, Raw Power: 45/55, Speed: 80/80, Field: 50/60, Throw: 45/45. Miller is still a stuff-over-command prep righty, which makes him the riskiest subset of pitcher, but he got a lot better this spring, highlighted by a couple outings that had scouts raving. If I have to bet on one guy in this whole draft beating expectations (most people think he'll get drafted in the 20s), I'll happily push my chips to the middle for Gilbert. 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. 14. We identify the pitchers in MLB who have what it takes to be truly elite this season. Hit: 35/55, Game Power: 40/55, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 45/40, Field: 40/45, Throw: 50/50. These rankings of all 30 organizations were done, for the most part, the same way last year's were. Soto has been up to 99 mph with plus stuff in the early going and could jump to being the second-best prep arm in the class within a few weeks. Can the Lions fix their defense? Bradfield is well known to college baseball fans and scouts, and he seems likely to go in the top half of the first round, but takes on his overall value vary. . Barriera has a unique story in that he basically followed a path more associated with college running backs by opting out of the end of his season to prepare to the draft. 23. He's still a prep righty and he's a bit green, so you have to hold your breath but this is a special, Jack Flaherty-level package of traits you don't see that often. Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 30/50, Raw Power: 55/55, Speed: 60/55, Field: 45/50, Throw: 45/45. Max Anderson (21.3), 3B, Nebraska Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. McDaniel ranked them 1st in the majors. 1 overall? 19. He looked like a top-15 pick in one outing this spring (at Florida) but mostly a late-first to compensation-round pick otherwise because of his reliever risk. Myles Naylor (18.1), 3B, St. Joan of Arc HS (CAN), Texas Tech commit 38. Phillips would be sophomore eligible in Fayetteville because of his age, and the Razorbacks know how to develop arms, so there's no wrong decision here. Hit: 30/50, Game Power: 30/45, Raw Power: 50/50, Speed: 50/50, Field: 45/50, Throw: 55/55. I think for that reason he has to be first, but he is not universally atop every scout's board. 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I'd say there is about a 10-15% chance he could be an Acuna- or Tatis-level talent, and I don't think anyone else in this draft has the upside to post multiple five-win seasons with the ridiculous tools to match. Where did your team's brightest young stars land on Kiley McDaniel's 2022 list? Skip to main content Skip to navigation Presented By > ESPN Search You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. 75. Cam Collier (17.7), 3B, Chipola JC (FL), Louisville commit, Hit: 30/55, Game Power: 25/55, Raw Power: 50/55, Speed: 45/45, Field: 45/50, Throw: 70/70. 36. 19, Sproat - No. Draft prospect shows sweet swing in Desert Invitational. He had Tommy John surgery this spring after trying to see if his Craig Kimbrel impression would work as a starter. The No. And both showed more control (throwing it over the plate) than command (hitting specific spots) while doing so. I saw my new 3rd prospect in the draft Stillwater HS (OK) shortstop Jackson Holliday last night. "It's a dying breed. Thomas Harrington (21.0), RHP, Campbell, Velo: 91-94 t96, Fastball: 45/55, Slider: 50/55, Curveball: 45/50, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 45/55. Fernando Tatis Jr. on Tuesday played his first game for the San Diego Padres in nearly 17 months. 2 Draft prospect fans 7 for Vols in Desert Invitational. 1 overall? I'm still a bit dubious about Johnson because there is reliever risk, but he was up to 99 mph with a plus slider and strong strike-throwing in his season debut, so he could also pitch his way into the first round and make me look silly for doubting him. 1 prospect ahead of Vanderbilt's two aces. 1 overall next summer) and Jacob Berry, but Doughty can hit, has some pop and can play almost anywhere defensively. Close. Travis Sykora (19.1), RHP, Round Rock HS (TX), Texas commit. Team-by-team top 10 lists: NL | AL , 68. 50. There has been movement among teams to take a safe pick in the top 10 picks, then take riskier types later, and Green is running into that trend at the wrong time. . The fact that he is about to turn 19 and I'm not doing a backflip about any one of his tools is why he isn't ranked higher, but he should still be picked around here and could easily be a solid everyday player. He draws some comps to another recent Arizona high school player in Cubs prospect Brennen Davis for his potential upside in baseball, though Robinson is still pretty raw on the diamond with limited playing history. Velo: 92-94 t97, Fastball: 55/60, Slider: 55/65, Changeup: 45/50, Command: 40/50. There are a few big takeaways from this year's early edition of these lists: Last year, Vanderbilt aces Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker were the No. Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? 2 overall out of Vanderbilt. . Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; After ranking the top 100 prospects heading into the 2022 MLB season, it's time to turn our attention to each team's farm system as a whole.. I've always found it both overwhelming and too subjective to line up 30 lists of players and say this list is better than that one with any certainty, since the process of ranking them is already . 48. 1 overall spot. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Kiley McDaniel joined Inside Access with Jason La Canfora and Ken Weinman and discussed the O's well-regarded farmsystem. Tidwell popped up late in 2020 as a high schooler during the pandemic-shortened season, hitting the upper 90s. In the draft, you have to be able to imagine a couple of years into the future and also lean into what your development excels at teaching. 86. Walker Martin (19.4), SS, Eaton HS (CO), Arkansas commit Follow on Twitter. 3. ESPN MLB Insider; Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. And finally, while I'll delay including my 2024 and 2025 rankings until we get a few more weekends to see who makes big jumps, the top candidates to be top-half-of-the-first-round-type pitchers (cross your fingers for their health) in the next two classes are righty Chase Burns (Tennessee), lefty Hagen Smith (Arkansas), righty Brody Brecht (Iowa) and lefty Carter Holton (Vanderbilt) for 2024, while the early returns for the 2025 group point to righty Chase Shores (LSU) and righty Grayson Saunier (Ole Miss). 34. ESPN MLB Insider; Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. And it sucks." But he is a prep corner outfielder, and you have to nail the offensive projection to justify taking him this high. 44. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0- Top 100 Kiley McDaniel prospects Skip to main content Skip to navigation Presented By > ESPN Search You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Who has the most talent in the minors? Jack Moss (21.7), 1B, Texas A&M 67. Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 35/55, Raw Power: 65/65, Speed: 55/50, Field: 50/55, Throw: 55/55. 3 overall, followed by Waldrep (No. 35. Velo: 94-96 t98, Fastball: 60/65, Slider: 55/60, Curveball: 50/55, Changeup: 50/55, Command: 40/50. Burns is another overwhelming power arm at Tennessee, Smith now sits in the mid-90s with a plus slider, Brecht is a 6-foot-4 wide receiver who was 98-101 mph on opening weekend, Holton is another lefty who was into the mid-90s opening weekend, while Shores has regularly been in the upper 90s since getting to campus, and Saunier sat in the mid-90s in his college debut. Jett Williams is fun as hell, just watch. McDaniel's list, ranking the prospects from one to 100, combines his in-depth analysis with advanced metrics and insight from dozens of industry sources.. Bennett has the look of a big leaguer, though the role is still in question. Hit: 30/55, Game Power: 35/50, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 40/40, Field: 45/50, Throw: 50/50. 16. Jones has the highest upside of the group, but Johnson projects to have the best hit/power combo also currently possesses the best hit/power combo. He didn't finish that strong in his last few starts this season, but some teams loved what they saw just before that and are considering him the top college arm in the class. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Survey: Vikes, Fins, Raiders top FA report cards, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, Sources: Wings lock up Larkin with 8-year deal, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, A new home for Michael Thomas? Lastly, if you're a late-comer to this process: Welcome! Projecting the NCAA men's hockey tournament field. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? 2y Kiley McDaniel. The 2023 World Cup, Kyrie Irving's future and understanding shot quality. Friend helped me with a side angle @espn @jones_druw pic.twitter.com/8huUGVhFUG, 2. Feb 3 Farm Rankings! MLB draft rankings. Wilson, son of former Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, has a similar profile to that of Bradfield as a player who is good at everything but with power being the main question. I saw him strike out two different players with each of his four pitches this spring, perfectly showing his wide base of above-average traits. In March, McDaniel debuted his first Top Prospects series on ESPN+, ranking the best up-and-coming players and teams in Major League Baseball. 1 overall? Hurston Waldrep (21.3), RHP, Florida Dillon Head (18.8), CF, Homewood Flossmoor HS (IL), Clemson commit Grayson Hitt (21.6), LHP, Alabama Some teams around this area think they're getting a deal on a top-five overall talent, while others just don't have enough track record to take him ahead of the next player on the list. 78). He has elite arm talent and makeup. Cole Phillips (19.1), RHP, Boerne HS (TX), Arkansas commit, Velo: 94-97 t99, Fastball: 60/65, Curveball: 50/60, Changeup: 40/50, Command: 40/50. Luke McNeillie (18.3), RHP, Milton HS (GA), Florida commit If you want every draft prospect compared to a big league star, I'm not your draft analyst. Parker Messick (21.7), LHP, Florida State, Velo: 89-93 t95, Fastball: 45/50, Curveball: 45/50, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 45/55. There are some signs of life though. I'm harping today on not focusing on what guys can't do, but also look at Gilbert and tell me something he can't do, other than be 6-foot-5. He's the heart and soul of the best college team I've ever seen, and I'd much rather have him a little overzealous with the trash talk than try to get a low-energy guy to act like he cares. Kiley McDaniel's 2021 MLB farm system rankings for all 30 teams Skip to main content Skip to navigation > ESPN Search You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions,. How bright is your team's future? Holliday (son of Matt) was a mid-first-round prospect, a clear tier behind Jones and Johnson, when they were all at some of the same events last summer. Stay on current site or go to US version. 3 overall, followed by Waldrep (No. Teddy McGraw (21.7), RHP, Wake Forest Wyatt Langford (age on draft day: 21.7), CF, Florida 58. 5d Kiley McDaniel. I also pointed out in my latest ranking of the big league aces, that half of those aces have had Tommy John surgery, leading me to believe that those destined for aceness aren't really slowed down by the procedure. According to MLB Pipeline, Langford ranks No. About 18 months ago, Green (son of NFL tight end Eric) was on a trajectory to become the top player in this draft, with raw tools on par with the Justin Upton type slam-dunk prospects who easily go first overall. The pandemic and a Tommy John surgery that he just returned from derailed that momentum, though. He can hit and play up the middle, coming with a track record of contact, but his arm has been inconsistent and his swing isn't geared to tap into his power right now. Jones (son of Andruw) has a real shot to be plus or better at everything with some 70s tossed in that are already present. 41. In the past two springs and summers, he has faced excellent competition but has had worrying swing-and-miss rates. Zion Rose (18.0), C, IMG Academy HS (FL), Louisville commit Matthew Etzel (21.1), CF, Southern Miss 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. 31. Roman Martin (18.9), SS, Servite HS (CA), UCLA commit The Braves were shutout of his Top 100 list earlier this week and unsurprisingly their farm system ranks dead last in his updated rankings. Thompson was a late-rising prep prospect in 2020 who probably would've had his price met if the season went a month longer. 70. is playing for the Brockton Rox this summer. Collier was set to be in the 2023 draft class but reclassified and went to the top junior college in the country. The Baltimore Orioles have the top prospect for the second year in a row, with third baseman Gunnar Henderson as . 1 overall? Here's the 2023 mlb draft order. Friday is 1 yr TJ anniv. 52. His changeup is his best pitch, and he could stand to throw it more, which might dictate if he's ultimately more No. Ferris still shows above-average ability at almost every aspect of pitching and could be a delivery tweak away from being a top-10-to-15 player in this draft class. . ESPN MLB Insider; Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. This, for my money, is the much more important aspect: how . Jeff Passan goes inside the decline of the starting pitcher -- and what it means for baseball's future. Aidan Miller (19.0), 3B, Mitchell HS (FL), Arkansas commit. Drew Burress (18.5), CF, Houston County HS (GA), Georgia Tech commit 66. 27. Brayden Taylor (21.0), 2B, TCU. Jacob Melton (21.8), CF, Oregon State, Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 35/55, Raw Power: 55/55, Speed: 60/60, Field: 45/50, Throw: 55/55. 1, a loaded LPGA field and more to watch in golf this week, How to watch PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational on ESPN+, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, F1 season preview: Who's hot and who's not, Breaking down the latest in 2024 football recruiting, from top commits to March visits, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011, LIVE Transfer Talk: Gvardiol, Bellingham named Real Madrid's top transfer targets, Roundtable: Early takeaways from Kyrie Irving joining Luka Doncic in Dallas. Brock Wilken (21.0), 3B, Wake Forest Thompson is also playable at second base, so he has some vibes like Dodgers prospect Michael Busch. Duce Robinson (18.5), CF, Pinnacle HS (AZ), Uncommitted There is some name, image and likeness/transfer portal influence, as two of the six transferred into the conference from mid-majors, but it's also not that surprising that the entire top 10 is either playing at or committed to the SEC and the ACC. Maui Ahuna (21.3), SS, Tennessee The most notable part of this class is the huge number of sons of notable players who are projected for the top few rounds, including two of the top three players overall (most notably: the sons of Andruw Jones, Matt Holliday and Carl Crawford). Klassen will regularly hit 100 mph, and some scouts see Ben Joyce potential in him, but he's a little too one-dimensional at the moment. Kiley McDaniel: Trevor Story is a name that comes up a lot. Part 2 will be published Thursday. 62. Behind the scenes, I've updated my overall minor league top 100 rankings (here's the last public update) to make adjustments and take out the graduated players, so I can tell you where the top players in the draft would slot on that list the moment they sign. 2021 MLB draft rankings: There's a No. 13. The most famous player in the draft for the second year in a row had shoulder surgery after not signing with the Mets last summer and now is back up to 98 mph while pitching in Indy ball. 83. Cooper Pratt (18.9), SS, Magnolia Heights HS (MS), Ole Miss commit 24. 30. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? 14 on my top 100 prospects list) has some similarities to Langford in swing mechanics and this hit/power tradeoff; Walker's loft on balls hit 95-plus mph is 11 degrees, and his exit velos are near the top of the scale. 1 farm system in baseball by Keith Law at The Athletic, and rated sixth by Kiley McDaniel at ESPN. Susac is a big, talented prospect with good raw power, deceptively good defensive skills and shockingly good contact metrics. He's power over hit at the plate with a decent approach, giving you shades of Yankees prospect Austin Wells in a more compact package. Tatis went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base and scored a run in a 7-5 win over the San . I'll bet there's a couple really good players in that group. ESPN MLB Insider; Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Harrington is the favorite in this draft of some pitching development types. 81. Chase Davis (21.6), RF, Arizona Velo: 90-94 t96, Fastball: 45/50, Slider: 50/55, Changeup: 50/60, Command: 45/50. Join or start a league for free >>. No. Rhett Lowder (21.3), RHP, Wake Forest For those not familiar with my/FG's approach, we use empirical prospect values, then add them up and that's your farm system value, in dollars. 20h. Porter sometimes looks like a top-10 overall pick with three plus pitches and solid strike throwing. Velo: 95-98 t100, Fastball: 65/70, Slider: 50/60, Command: 35/50. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. He flashes three plus pitches pretty often and has the components to stay a starter, along with a track record of being at the top of this class all the way back to his freshman year in high school. These top three players do it and nobody else really does. Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. Brandon Sproat (22.8), RHP, Florida He'll probably be able to stick at shortstop, but that isn't completely unanimous among scouts. Gilbert projects a whole lot like Brett Gardner or Adam Eaton; go check their career stats and see if you want that at this juncture in the draft. He has 30-homer raw power and above-average defensive skills in center, with flashes of good swing decisions but also long streaks of "what was he thinking?" Kiley McDaniel @kileymcd Mar 1 Florida prep LHP Brandon Barreira (Vandy commit) is 13th on my latest draft rankings. Ryan Lasko (21.0), CF, Rutgers Cameron Johnson (18.4), LHP, IMG Academy HS (FL), LSU commit I broke them both down right after the 2022 draft, comparing their swing qualities (Langford's is low maintenance; Crews' is higher, though it is now simplified), surface-level production (Langford has a slight edge but both are excellent), tool grades (Langford has slight edges on bat, speed and defense, while Crews has more pop) and history (Crews has been scout-famous for years; Langford wasn't notable to scouts until midway through the 2022 season). The pieces are here right now, and with another big step forward, he could land at the top of this list. 8d Kiley McDaniel. 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