Skenes is the best pitching prospect in this draft and the Nationals are expected to draft him with the second pick. Scouting grades: FB: 75 SLI: 70 CH: 50 CTL: 55 CMND: 50 He can handle high velocity in all areas of the strike zone and can handle breaking balls and off-speed offerings. At the plate, he has a quick, short stroke and makes consistent and loud sweet-spot contact. He’s also an above-average defender with a plus arm. He is a true five-tool prospect and arguably the best hitter in this class, with plus-plus power. Scouting grades: HIT: 65 PWR: 60 RUN: 60 ARM: 55 FLD: 55Ĭrews is the best position player in this draft and all indications are that the Pirates will draft him with the first pick. PWR denotes Power FLD: Fielding FB: Fastball CB: Curveball CH: Changeup SLI: Slider SF: Splitter CTL: Control CMND: Command.
Jim Bowden’s scouting grades are based on the 20-80 scale, in which 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. Here’s how I rank the top 25 prospects in the 2023 amateur draft and what stands out about their respective skill sets. Therefore, when it’s close, I’ll put a position player over a pitcher every time, especially in the first round. It seems that for every three pitchers drafted in that range, one will live up to expectations, one will get hurt and one will regress. However, based on history, the risk that comes with drafting pitchers in the top 25 lessens my appetite for taking them that high. Keep in mind that in the actual draft, several more pitchers will be drafted in the top 25. You’ll notice that 20 of my top 25 prospects in this ranking are position players. So, what names will be called when the Pirates, Nationals, Tigers, Rangers and Twins announce the top five picks? How about when the A’s, Reds, Royals, Rockies and Marlins round out the top 10? And beyond that?
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