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Top 200 Fantasy Prospects, September 2019

Earlier this month at The Dynasty Guru, I examined infield and outfield prospects with increasing and decreasing fantasy value. Unfortunately, I was unable to complete the pitching prospect update this month. However, these rankings will indicate movement among pitching prospects. With both the minor and major league regular seasons in the books, this is the final Top 200 Fantasy Prospects of the 2019 season. Stay tuned for the 2019/2020 off-season schedule!

Fantasy value is ever-changing. Like the stock market, there are stable assets and volatile, high-risk / high-reward assets. When it comes to prospects, value swings are common and often drastic, and the astute fantasy owner must quickly adapt. Since August, there is plenty of movement in the Top 200.

Top 200 Fantasy Prospects

RankPlayerTeamPOS.SEC. POS.Age2019 LevelETAAugustChange
1Wander FrancoTBSS-18.59A, A+202110
2Jo AdellLAAOF-20.49A+, AA, AAA202020
3Gavin LuxLAD2BSS21.86AA, AAA, MLB-63
4Luis RobertCHWOF-22.17A+, AA, AAA202040
5Andrew VaughnCHW1B-21.50AZL, A, A+202072
6Julio RodriguezSEAOF-18.76A, A+20212418
7Jarred KelenicSEAOF-20.22A, A+, AA20202215
8Carter KieboomWASSS2B22.09AAA, MLB-80
9Drew WatersATLOF-20.76AA, AAA202090
10Kristian RobinsonARIOF-18.81NWL, A2022155
11Adley RutschmanBALC-21.66GCL, NYP, A2021110
12Marco LucianoSFSS-18.07AZL, NWL2023120
13Royce LewisMINSS-20.33A+, AA2020174
14MacKenzie GoreSDLHP-20.61A+, AA202010-4
15Dylan CarlsonSTLOF-20.95AA, AAA20202510
16Jesus LuzardoOAKLHP-22.01AZL, A+, AAA, MLB-2610
17Alex KirilloffMINOF1B21.90AA2020236
18Casey MizeDETRHP-22.43A+, AA202014-4
19Forrest WhitleyHOURHP-22.05GCL, A+, AA, AAA2020190
20Vidal BrujanTB2BSS21.65A+, AA2020211
21Matt ManningDETRHP-21.68AA2020276
22Nate PearsonTORRHP-23.12A+, AA, AAA20203210
23Bobby Witt Jr.KCSS-19.31AZL2022285
24CJ AbramsSDSS-19.00AZL, A2022306
25Brendan McKayTBLHP-23.79AA, AAA, MLB-20-5
26Cristian PacheATLOF-20.88AA, AAA202018-8
27Dustin MayLADRHP-22.08AA, AAA, MLB-292
28A.J. PukOAKLHP-24.44A+, AA, AAA, MLB-3810
29Alec BohmPHI3B1B23.17A, A+, AA20203910
30Taylor TrammellSDOF-22.06AA2020344
31Nick MadrigalCHW2B-22.55A+, AA, AAA2020310
32Nolan GormanSTL3B-19.40A, A+2021353
33Brendan RodgersCOL2BSS23.15AAA, MLB-374
34Jasson Dominguez NYYOF-16.66N/A2024362
35Brennen DavisCHCOF-19.92A20226025
36Sixto SanchezMIARHP-21.18A+, AA2020415
37Luis PatinoSDRHP-19.94A+, AA2021425
38Heliot RamosSFOF-20.08A+, AA2021468
39Ryan MountcastleBAL1BOF, 3B22.63AAA2020478
40Riley GreeneDETOF-19.02GCL, NYP, A2022400
41Michael KopechCHWRHP-23.43INJ-454
42Joey BartSFC-22.80A+, AA20215210
43Nico HoernerCHCSS-22.39AZL, AA, MLB-6825
44Jazz ChisholmMIASS-21.68AA20205814
45Spencer HowardPHIRHP-23.18GCL, A+, AA20206520
46Trevor LarnachMINOF-22.61A+, AA20205610
47Ian AndersonATLRHP-21.42AA, AAA2020514
48J.J. BledayMIAOF-21.90A+2021480
49Nick SolakTEX2BOF, 3B24.73AAA, MLB-12475
50Hunter BishopSFOF-21.28AZL, NWL2021500
51Oneil CruzPITSS-21.00GCL, A+, AA20216110
52Nolan JonesCLE3B-21.41A+, AA2020575
53Xavier EdwardsSD2BSS20.15A, A+2022552
54Alek ThomasARIOF-19.43A, A+2021595
55Jeter DownsLADSS-21.19A+, AA202111560
56Daulton VarshoARIC-23.26AA20206610
57Corbin CarrollARIOF-19.12AZL, NWL20226710
58Jesus SanchezMIAOF-21.99AA, AAA2020635
59Jonathan IndiaCIN3B2B22.80A+, AA2020645
60Logan GilbertSEARHP-22.41A, A+, AA20207010
61Tarik SkubalDETLHP-22.87A+, AA20209130
62Brusdar GraterolMINRHP-21.11GCL, AA, MLB-620
63George ValeraCLEOF-18.89NYP2022696
64Mitch KellerPITRHP-23.50AAA, MLB-54-10
65Josiah GrayLADRHP-21.79A, A+, AA20208520
66Grayson RodriguezBALRHP-19.88A2022715
67Jorge MateoOAKSS-24.28AAA202049-18
68Matthew LiberatoreTBLHP-19.91A2022735
69Noelvi MarteSEASS-17.97DSL202315990
70Josh JungTEX3B-21.64AZL, A2021744
71Shane BazTBRHP-20.30A2022765
72Deivi GarciaNYYRHP-20.38A+, AA, AAA2020720
73Tyler FreemanCLESS-20.37A, A+20218310
74Jordan BalazovicMINRHP-21.05A, A+20218915
75Luis GarciaWASSS2B19.38AA2021750
76Jordan GroshansTORSS-19.90A2022826
77Kyle WrightATLRHP-24.01AAA, MLB-770
78Hunter GreeneCINRHP-20.16INJ2022780
79Ronny MauricioNYMSS-18.50A2022790
80Bryson StottPHISS-21.99GCL, NYP2021866
81Brent HoneywellTBRHP-24.51INJ2020810
82Triston CasasBOS1B3B19.71A, A+20229210
83Ke'Bryan HayesPIT3B-22.68AAA202010320
84Seth BeerARI1BOF23.04A+, AA2020840
85Andres GimenezNYMSS-21.08AA2020905
86Brett BatyNYM3B-19.89GCL, APP, NYP20229610
87Leody TaverasTEXOF-21.07A+, AA2020870
88Jordyn AdamsLAAOF-19.96A, A+202211325
89Alexander CanarioSFOF-19.41AZL, NWL202214960
90Adrian MorejonSDLHP-20.60AA, MLB-88-2
91Nick LodoloCINLHP-21.66PIO, A202111120
92Ethan HankinsCLERHP-19.36NYP, A2022975
93Bryse WilsonATLRHP-21.79AAA, MLB-930
94Estevan FlorialNYYOF-21.86A+2021984
95Justin DunnSEARHP-24.03AA, MLB-950
96Yusniel DiazBALOF-22.99A+, AA20201015
97Sean MurphyOAKC-24.98AAA, MLB-15255
98Jake FraleySEAOF-24.36AA, AAA, MLB-94-4
99Isaac ParedesDET3BSS20.63AA2020990
100Greg JonesTBSS-21.58NYP20211000
101Evan WhiteSEA1B-23.44AA20201065
102Brady SingerKCRHP-23.17A+, AA202011210
103Khalil LeeKCOF-21.27AA20201085
104DL HallBALLHP-21.04A+20211040
105Monte HarrisonMIAOF-24.15AAA20201050
106Cole WinnTEXRHP-19.86A202211610
107Luis GilNYYRHP-21.34A, A+20211070
108Alek ManoahTORRHP-21.74NWL202111810
109Geraldo PerdomoARISS2B19.95A, A+202114435
110Brandon MarshLAAOF-21.79AZL, AA202012010
111Travis SwaggertyPITOF-22.13A+202112110
112Daniel LynchKCLHP-22.88AZL, APP, A+202114735
113Sherten ApostelTEX3B-20.56A, A+202113320
114George KirbySEARHP-21.66NWL202113420
115Abraham ToroHOU3B2B, 1B22.79AA, AAA, MLB-110-5
116Simeon Woods RichardsonTORRHP-19.02A, A+202216650
117Austin HaysBALOF-24.25A+, AA, AAA, MLB-16750
118Keibert RuizLADC-21.21AA, AAA2020102-16
119Gilberto JimenezBOSOF-19.24NYP202216950
120Orelvis MartinezTORSS-17.88GCL202317050
121Brailyn MarquezCHCLHP-20.68A, A+202117150
122Bobby BradleyCLE1B-23.35AAA, MLB-1220
123Mauricio DubonSF2BSS25.21AAA, MLB---
124Kameron MisnerMIAOF-21.74GCL, A20211306
125Edward CabreraMIARHP-21.48A+, AA20201250
126Shane McClanahanTBLHP-22.43A, A+, AA20201260
127Jeremiah JacksonLAASS2B19.52PIO2022--
128Jackson KowarKCRHP-23.00A+, AA20201280
129Hans CrouseTEXRHP-21.05A20211290
130Jhoan DuranMINRHP-21.74A+, AA202014010
131Jackson RutledgeWASRHP-20.51GCL, NYP, A202214110
132Brent RookerMINOF-24.93AAA20201320
133Colton WelkerCOL3B1B21.99AA2020123-10
134Justus SheffieldSEALHP-23.39AA, AAA, MLB-109-25
135Jon DuplantierARIRHP-25.23AAA, MLB-117-18
136Keoni CavacoMINSS-18.34GCL2023131-5
137Jarren DuranBOSOF-23.08A+, AA20201370
138Mark VientosNYM3B-19.81A20221380
139Bubba ThompsonTEXOF-21.32A+2021119-20
140Michael TogliaCOL1B-21.13NWL202115010
141Michael BuschLAD2B-21.66AZL, A2021136-5
142Esteury RuizSD2B-20.64A+2021127-15
143Sam HilliardCOLOF-25.62AAA, MLB---
144Jose UrquidyHOURHP-24.43AA, AAA, MLB---
145Aaron BrachoCLE2B-18.44AZL, NYP20231450
146Robert PuasonOAKSS-17.06N/A20241460
147Kody HoeseLAD3B-22.23AZL, A202116215
148Brayan RocchioCLESS2B18.73NYP2022--
149Luis MatosSFOF-17.68DSL202319950
150Zack CollinsCHWC1B24.66AAA, MLB-135-15
151Erick PenaKCOF-16.62N/A202416110
152Tony GonsolinLADRHP-25.39AAA, MLB---
153Eric PardinhoTORRHP-18.75GCL, A2022143-10
154Ryan WeathersSDLHP-19.91A20221540
155Misael UrbinaMINOF-17.44DSL2023--
156Heriberto HernandezTEXOF1B, C19.80AZL, NWL2022--
157Daniel EspinoCLERHP18.75AZL, NYP2023153-4
158Miguel VargasLAD3B1B19.88A, A+202216810
159Triston McKenzieCLERHP-22.17INJ2020139-20
160Quinn PriesterPITRHP19.05GCL, NYP2023156-4
161Miguel HiraldoTOR2BSS19.08APP, A202317615
162Bobby DalbecBOS3B1B24.26AA, AAA202017715
163Bryan MataBOSRHP-20.42A+, AA20201630
164Braden ShewmakeATLSS-21.88A, AA2021--
165Kyle LewisSEAOF-24.23AA, MLB---
166Josh LoweTBOF-21.67AA2020--
167Jose GarciaCINSS-21.50A+2021--
168Adonis MedinaPHIRHP-22.79AA2020148-20
169Anthony KayTORLHP-24.54AA, AAA, MLB-17910
170Luis CampusanoSDC-21.01A+202118010
171Daz CameronDETOF-22.72AAA2020151-20
172Julio Pablo MartinezTEXOF-23.54A, A+20201786
173Franklin PerezDETRHP-21.83INJ20211730
174Zack ThompsonSTLLHP-21.93GCL, A+20211740
175Corbin MartinARIRHP-23.77AAA, MLB-1750
176Daniel JohnsonCLEOF-24.23AA, AAA202018610
177Liover PegueroARISS-18.76PIO, NWL2022172-5
178Luis FriasARIRHP-21.36NWL, A202218810
179Andy PagesLADOF-18.82PIO2022--
180Lewin DiazMIA1B-22.88A+, AA202019010
181Tahnaj ThomasPITRHP-20.30APP2022--
182Kevin CronARI1B3B26.63AAA, MLB---
183Matthew AllanNYMRHP-18.46GCL20231830
184Will BensonCLEOF-21.30A, A+20211840
185Edward OlivaresSDOF-23.58AA2020--
186Joe RyanTBRHP-23.33A, A+, AA2021--
187Maikol EscottoNYY2BSS, 3B17.33DSL2024--
188Randy ArozarenaSTLOF-24.60AA, AAA, MLB---
189Canaan SmithNYYOF-20.43A2022--
190Pavin SmithARI1BOF23.66AA2020--
191Brennan MaloneARIRHP-19.07AZL, NWL20231910
192Michel BaezSDRHP-23.70AA, MLB-157-35
193Mason MartinPIT1B-20.34A, A+2022--
194Griffin ConineTOROF-22.23A2021--
195Gunnar HendersonBALSS-18.26GCL20231950
196Brice TurangMILSS2B19.87A, A+20221960
197Tyler CallihanCIN3B2B19.28APP, PIO2023182-15
198Freudis NovaHOUSS2B, 3B19.73A20221980
199Kris BubicKCLHP-22.13A, A+2021--
200Adam KloffensteinTORRHP-19.11NWL2022--

Notable Changes

Graduated Prospects

With over 130 at-bats, 50 innings-pitched, or 45 days of service time in the majors, the following prospects exceeded MLB rookie limits (August ranking).

  • Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays (3)
  • Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros (5)
  • Nate Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays (13)
  • Luis Urias, San Diego Padres (16)
  • Dylan Cease, Chicago White Sox (33)
  • Zac Gallen, Arizona Diamondbacks (43)
  • Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers (44)
  • Isan Diaz, Miami Marlins (53)
  • Trent Grisham, Milwaukee Brewers (80)
  • Adam Haseley, Philadelphia Phillies (114)
  • Shed Long, Seattle Mariners (142)
  • Aristides Aquino, Cincinnati Reds (155)
  • Travis Demeritte, Detroit Tigers (160)
  • Josh Rojas, Arizona Diamondbacks (164)
  • Ty France, San Diego Padres (194)

Rising Prospects

The following prospects made the biggest moves in the rankings between August and September.

  • Mauricio Dubon, San Francisco Giants (unranked to 123)
  • Jeremiah Jackson, Los Angeles Angels (HM to 127)
  • Sam Hilliard, Colorado Rockies (unranked to 143)
  • Jose Urquidy, Houston Astros (unranked to 144)
  • Brayan Rocchio, Cleveland Indians (unranked to 148)
  • Noelvi Marte, Seattle Mariners (159 to 69)
  • Nick Solak, Texas Rangers (124 to 49)
  • Jeter Downs, Los Angeles Dodgers (115 to 55)
  • Alexander Canario, San Francisco Giants (149 to 89)
  • Sean Murphy, Oakland Athletics (152 to 97)
  • Simeon Woods Richardson, Toronto Blue Jays (166 to 116)
  • Austin Hays, Baltimore Orioles (167 to 117)
  • Gilberto Jimenez, Boston Red Sox (169 to 119)
  • Orelvis Martinez, Toronto Blue Jays (170 to 120)
  • Brailyn Marquez, Chicago Cubs (171 to 121)
  • Luis Matos, San Francisco Giants (199 to 149)

Falling Prospects

The following prospects made the biggest drops in the rankings between August and September.

  • Elehuris Montero, St. Louis Cardinals (158 to unranked)
  • Logan Allen, Cleveland Indians (165 to unranked)
  • Michel Baez, San Diego Padres (157 to 192)
  • Justus Sheffield, Seattle Mariners (109 to 134)
  • Bubba Thompson, Texas Rangers (119 to 139)
  • Triston McKenzie, Cleveland Indians (139 to 159)
  • Adonis Medina, Philadelphia Phillies (148 to 168)
  • Daz Cameron, Detroit Tigers (151 to 171)

Honorable Mentions

Numerous prospects were in consideration for inclusion in the top 200, including many of the following prospects.

  • Catcher: Ronaldo Hernandez, Tampa Bay Rays; Sam Huff, Texas Rangers; Francisco Alvarez, New York Mets
  • First Base: Roberto Ramos, Colorado Rockies; Grant Lavigne, Colorado Rockies; Tyler Nevin, Colorado Rockies
  • Second Base: Jahmai Jones, Los Angeles Angels; Ezequiel Duran, New York Yankees; Keithron Moss, Texas Rangers
  • Third Base: Tucupita Marcano, San Diego Padres; Sheldon Neuse, Oakland Athletics; Luis Toribio, San Francisco Giants
  • Shortstop: Gabriel Arias, San Diego Padres; Will Wilson, Los Angeles Angels; Ryan Vilade, Colorado Rockies; Terrin Vavra, Colorado Rockies; Willi Castro, Detroit Tigers; Pedro Martinez, Chicago Cubs
  • Outfield: Austin Beck, Oakland Athletics; Luis Rodriguez, Los Angeles Dodgers; Matt Wallner, Minnesota Twins; Bayron Lora, Texas Rangers; Kevin Alcantara, New York Yankees; Jhon Torres, St. Louis Cardinals; Nick Schnell, Tampa Bay Rays; Jairo Pomares, San Francisco Giants; Jeferson Espinal, Arizona Diamondbacks; Wildred Patino, Arizona Diamondbacks; Hudson Head, San Diego Padres; Johan Rojas, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Pitcher: Clarke Schmidt, New York Yankees; Trevor Rogers, Miami Marlins; Kyle Muller, Atlanta Braves; Roansy Contreras, New York Yankees; Braxton Garrett, Miami Marlins; Joey Cantillo, San Diego Padres; Luis Medina, New York Yankees; Seth Corry, San Francisco Giants; Logan Allen, Cleveland Indians; Matt Tabor, Arizona Diamondbacks; Jonathan Stiever, Chicago White Sox; Ethan Small, Milwaukee Brewers; Blake Walston, Arizona Diamondbacks; James Karinchak, Cleveland Indians; Francisco Morales, Philadelphia Phillies

Jesse Roche's 2019 Prospect Series

DateArticle
11/5/18Top 600 Dynasty League Players, Fall Preview
11/12/182019 Top 40 Fantasy Catcher Prospects
11/19/182019 Top 30 Fantasy First Base Prospects
11/26/182019 Top 30 Fantasy Second Base Prospects
12/3/182019 Top 40 Fantasy Third Base Prospects
12/10/182019 Top 70 Fantasy Shortstop Prospects, Part 1
12/17/182019 Top 70 Fantasy Shortstop Prospects, Part 2
12/24/182019 Top 140 Fantasy Outfield Prospects, Part 1
12/31/182019 Top 140 Fantasy Outfield Prospects, Part 2
1/7/192019 Top 210 Fantasy Pitching Prospects, Part 1
1/16/192019 Top 210 Fantasy Pitching Prospects, Part 2
1/21/19Upon Further Review: Notable Grade Changes
1/28/192019 Top 500 Fantasy Prospects
2/11/192019 Top 100 Upside-Only Fantasy Prospects
2/20/192019 First Year Player Draft Rankings
3/11/192019 Impact Prospects
3/18/192019 Breakout Prospects
4/1/19Prospects Breaking Camp
4/3/19Monthly Prospect Update: Infielders, March 2019
4/4/19Monthly Prospect Update: Outfielders, March 2019
4/5/19Monthly Prospect Update: Pitchers, March 2019
4/22/19Scouting Report: Grayson Rodriguez
4/29/19Scouting Reports: Delmarva & Greensboro
5/2/19Monthly Prospect Update: Infielders, April 2019
5/4/19Monthly Prospect Update: Outfielders, April 2019
5/8/19Monthly Prospect Update: Pitchers, April 2019
5/10/19Top 200 Fantasy Prospects, May 2019
5/27/192019 MLB Draft: Top Fantasy Prospects
6/3/192019 MLB Draft Live Observations
6/5/19Monthly Prospect Update: Infielders, May 2019
6/6/19Monthly Prospect Update: Outfielders, May 2019
6/7/19Monthly Prospect Update: Pitchers, May 2019
6/10/19Top 200 Fantasy Prospects, June 2019
6/17/192019 Short Season Assignments: DSL, PIO, NWL & NYP
6/24/192019 Short Season Assignments: AZL, GCL & APP
7/1/19Monthly Prospect Update: Infielders, June 2019
7/3/19Monthly Prospect Update: Outfielders, June 2019
7/5/19Monthly Prospect Update: Pitchers, June 2019
7/8/192019/2020 First Year Player Draft, Rounds 1-2
7/12/19Top 600 Dynasty League Players, July 2019
7/15/192019/2020 First Year Player Draft, Rounds 3-4
7/22/192019/2020 First Year Player Draft, Rounds 5-6
7/29/19Short Season Breakout Prospects
8/7/19Monthly Prospect Update: Infielders, July 2019
8/8/19Monthly Prospect Update: Outfielders, July 2019
8/9/19Monthly Prospect Update: Pitchers, July 2019
8/12/19Top 200 Fantasy Prospects, August 2019
8/19/19Scouting Report: Seth Corry
9/11/19Monthly Prospect Update: Infielders, August 2019
9/13/19Monthly Prospect Update: Outfielders, August 2019
10/4/19Top 200 Fantasy Prospects, September 2019

Please feel free to post comments, questions, or your own observations!

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Jesse Roche

Jesse Roche

Jesse is an attorney, currently residing in Greensboro. An avid fantasy baseball player, Jesse has experience in a diverse range of leagues, including head-to-head, rotisserie, points, and simulation. Jesse is a five-time website-wide champion at Benchwarmer Baseball and a repeat champion of a dynasty league with John Sickels at Minor League Ball. With a specific interest in baseball prospects, Jesse plans to provide in-depth analysis of up-and-coming stars accessible to all league sizes and types.

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