Dynasty Hot 100: Your Fantasy Draft Guide To First-Year Players

Image credit: CJ Abrams, left (photo by Bill Mitchell) and Adley Rutschman, right (photo by Mike Janes/Four Seam Images).

Baseball America reports on the draft and international amateur market year round. With that in mind, we decided to focus our collective scouting intel and intuition into the first ever Dynasty Hot 100 ranking to help inform fantasy players during dynasty draft season.

Senior writer Ben Badler covers the July 2 international market for BA. National writer Carlos Collazo covers the draft. The two combined their expertise to create the basis for the Dynasty Hot 100, which ranks first-year prospects for dynasty leagues from a BA point of view.

The vast majority of players covered in the Dynasty Hot 100 were either 2019 draft picks or Latin American amateurs who signed during the 2019-20 international signing period. These talent sources supply the most coveted prospects in typical 2020 dynasty drafts.

Most dynasty leagues draft in February or March. That’s why our Dynasty Hot 100 eligibility window encompasses all players who signed with a major league organization for the first time since last March 1.

Notes
— H stands for batting/pitching hand, where an asterisk (*) denotes lefthanded, blank signifies righthanded and a pound sign (#) means switch-hitter.
— We omit signing bonuses for Venezuelan players for safety concerns.
— BA Grades appear in the 2020 Prospect Handbook and estimate players’ projected major league value on the 20-80 scouting scale.

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
1	*	CJ Abrams	SS	SD	19	HS	22	4	—	$5,200,000	65	V High	2023
Shows feel for the barrel to go with game-changing speed and potential impact extra-base power
2		Andrew Vaughn	1B	CWS	22	4YR	30	3	—	$7,221,200	60	High	2021
High-probability big leaguer thanks to lengthy hitting track record; excellent zone control and power
3		Bobby Witt Jr.	SS	KC	20	HS	24	2	—	$7,787,400	65	V High	2023
Close to a lock to stick at shortstop and overflowing with plus tools; if he hits, he’s a superstar
4	#	Adley Rutschman	C	BAL	22	4YR	5	1	—	$8,100,000	70	High	2021
Potential franchise catcher has high offensive, defensive ceiling; plus abundance of leadership, pedigree
5	#	Jasson Dominguez	OF	NYY	17	IFA	38	—	1	$5,100,000	65	Extreme	2024
Explosive power/speed package, but also an advanced hitter for his age with high all-around baseball savvy
6	*	JJ Bleday	OF	MIA	22	4YR	46	6	—	$6,670,000	60	High	2021
Hitting ability and recently developed power should allow him to profile in a corner; solid speed
7	*	Corbin Carroll	OF	ARI	19	HS	90	12	—	$3,745,500	55	V High	2023
Patient, disciplined approach and routinely puts the barrel on the ball; fast and savvy baserunner
8	*	Riley Greene	OF	DET	19	HS	49	5	—	$6,180,700	60	V High	2023
Plus hitting potential with a smooth lefthanded swing; raw power now that could translate in the future
9		Luis Rodriguez	OF	LAD	17	IFA	—	—	2	—	60	Extreme	2024
A sweet swing, big power and a track record of hitting well in games, both for average and power
10	*	Erick Pena	OF	KC	17	IFA	—	—	3	$3,897,500	55	Extreme	2024
Outstanding blend of high physical upside to project for big power and an advanced bat

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
11		Maximo Acosta	SS	TEX	17	IFA	—	—	4	—	60	Extreme	2024
Draws comps to Gleyber Torres both physically and skill set; shortstop who can hit, hit with power
12	#	Greg Jones	SS	TB	21	4YR	—	51	—	$3,024,500	50	High	2022
Elite runner who will steal plenty of bags with impressive on-base skills; could wind up in center
13	*	Nick Lodolo	LHP	CIN	22	4YR	78	8	—	$5,432,400	55	High	2022
Control and polish over pure stuff with a high likelihood of turning into a No. 4-type starter
14		George Kirby	RHP	SEA	22	4YR	—	20	—	$3,242,900	55	High	2022
Advanced strike-thrower who works off a plus fastball and has shown flashes with secondaries
15	*	Brett Baty	3B	NYM	20	HS	—	15	—	$3,900,000	55	Extreme	2023
Older, lefthanded prep bat with outstanding power to all fields and improved defense at third
16		Josh Jung	3B	TEX	22	4YR	93	17	—	$4,400,000	55	High	2022
Opposite-field approach has limited in-game power to this point, but should hit for a high average
17	*	Bryson Stott	SS	PHI	22	4YR	—	10	—	$3,900,000	55	High	2022
Solid all-around player with some power and speed; good chance to stick in the middle infield
18	*	Hunter Bishop	OF	SF	22	4YR	—	7	—	$4,097,500	55	V High	2022
High-risk, high-reward type with outstanding raw tools, but a limited track record of hitting
19	*	Braden Shewmake	SS	ATL	22	4YR	—	27	—	$3,129,800	55	High	2021
Athletic, lefthanded hitter who can play all over the field; frame suggests increased power is possible
20	#	Robert Puason	SS	OAK	17	IFA	—	—	5	$5,100,000	55	Extreme	2025
Excellent athlete with high-end tools at a premium position, though some risk in bat

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
21	*	Zack Thompson	LHP	STL	22	4YR	—	11	—	$3,000,000	55	High	2022
Swing-and-miss stuff in the zone with steadily improved control; medical history adds risk
22	#	Logan Davidson	SS	OAK	22	4YR	—	19	—	$2,424,600	50	High	2022
Physical shortstop with power-speed combination; poor wood bat history introduces high risk
23	*	Yoshitomo Tsutsugo	OF	TB	28	NPB	—	—	—	—	50	Medium	2020
Counting numbers won’t be as impressive in the U.S. but should be capable of 20+ HR in a platoon role
24	*	Gunnar Henderson	SS	BAL	19	HS	—	30	—	$2,300,000	55	Extreme	2023
Offers defensive, offensive upside; plus arm and increasing power with added strength
25	#	Michael Toglia	1B	COL	21	4YR	—	63	—	$2,725,000	55	High	2022
Younger for a college player with an exciting blend of power and on-base skills; limited to 1B
26	*	Blake Walston	LHP	ARI	19	HS	—	40	—	$2,450,000	55	Extreme	2024
Lean, athletic and projectable lefthander; one of the best strike-throwers in the 2019 prep class
27		Bayron Lora	OF	TEX	17	IFA	—	—	6	$3,900,000	55	Extreme	2025
Swing and miss risk, yes, but a chance for 40-plus homers if everything clicks
28		Jackson Rutledge	RHP	WAS	21	JC	—	14	—	$3,450,000	55	High	2022
An 80-grade fastball and multiple plus secondary offerings give plenty of upside; some reliever risk
29		Alek Manoah	RHP	TOR	22	4YR	—	13	—	$4,547,500	55	High	2022
High-octane fastball/slider combination gives him two plus pitches; lack of a third adds reliever risk
30	#	Adael Amador	SS	COL	17	IFA	—	—	7	$1,500,000	55	Extreme	2025
Relatively polished for his age, good bat from both sides of the plate with chance for power as well

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
31		Matt Allan	RHP	NYM	19	HS	—	16	—	$2,500,000	55	Extreme	2023
Physically mature prep righty with power fastball/curveball combination and No. 3 upside
32	*	Hudson Head	OF	SD	18	HS	—	128	—	$3,000,000	50	Extreme	2023
High upside with raw tools, but limited prep track record; has plenty of speed and raw power
33	*	Hedbert Perez	OF	MIL	17	IFA	—	—	8	—	55	Extreme	2025
Chance for plus speed-power combination with a sweet swing and high baseball IQ
34	*	Michael Busch	2B	LAD	22	4YR	—	24	—	$2,312,000	55	High	2022
Strong lefthanded bat with power potential and some defensive versatility; undersized for first base
35		Will Wilson	SS	SF	21	4YR	—	22	—	$3,397,500	50	High	2022
Lacks the speed of a typical shortstop but brings a high-level bat and solid-average power
36	*	Brandon Williamson	LHP	SEA	22	4YR	—	86	—	$925,000	55	High	2022
Under-the-radar lefthander with big upside thanks to pure stuff; excellent K and BB rates
37	#	Arol Vera	SS	LAA	17	IFA	—	—	9	—	55	Extreme	2025
Physical shortstop may end up at third base, but hitting ability and power jump out
38	*	Jhon Diaz	OF	TB	17	IFA	—	—	10	$1,500,000	50	Extreme	2025
Little, but one of the top pure hitters in the 2019 IFA class with good speed and sneaky pop
39	#	Reggie Preciado	SS	SD	17	IFA	—	—	12	$1,300,000	50	Extreme	2025
6-foot-4 shortstop has performed well in games, high physical upside for power spike once he adds weight
40		Aaron Schunk	3B	COL	22	4YR	—	117	—	$1,102,700	50	High	2022
Two-way player in college without any standout tool, but solid hit/power combo and impressive debut

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
41		Quinn Priester	RHP	PIT	19	HS	—	23	—	$3,400,000	55	Extreme	2024
Checks plenty of boxes with clean delivery, solid frame, good strikes and solid stuff with room for more
42		Brennan Malone	RHP	PIT	19	HS	—	18	—	$2,202,200	55	Extreme	2024
Elite frame with a fastball regularly into upper 90s; needs more consistent secondaries to start
43		Daniel Espino	RHP	CLE	19	HS	—	25	—	$2,500,000	55	Extreme	2024
Exceptional upside potential thanks to potential 80-grade fastball; size and arm action add reliever risk
44		Matt Canterino	RHP	MIN	22	4YR	—	34	—	$1,100,000	50	High	2023
Solid three-pitch mix plays up with deception; long track record of starting success at Rice
45		Seth Johnson	RHP	TB	21	4YR	—	28	—	$1,722,500	50	High	2023
Athletic, converted righthander has the raw tools to succeed but needs plenty of refinement; plus fastball
46		Kody Hoese	3B	LAD	22	4YR	—	29	—	$2,740,300	55	High	2022
A breakout junior campaign at Tulane led to a first-round selection; big power but limited track record
47	*	Kameron Misner	OF	MIA	22	4YR	—	26	—	$2,115,000	50	High	2022
Above-average tools across the board with 70-grade raw power; overly passive approach hurts him
48		JJ Goss	RHP	TB	19	HS	—	33	—	$2,042,900	55	Extreme	2024
Polished prep strike-thrower who improved stuff as a senior to increase upside; strong fastball, slider
49		Shea Langeliers	C	ATL	22	4YR	—	9	—	$3,997,500	55	High	2022
Standout catch-and-throw skills make him a high-probability big leaguer; average bat and solid power
50		Josh Wolf	RHP	NYM	19	HS	—	54	—	$2,150,000	55	Extreme	2024
Added strength in senior year pushed fastball velocity to 97 mph; natural feel to spin an easy plus curveball

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
51		Jimmy Lewis	RHP	LAD	19	HS	—	56	—	$1,097,500	55	Extreme	2024
Tantalizing upside with a 6-foot-6 frame, pro bloodlines, clean delivery; has plenty of starter traits
52		Robert Dominguez	RHP	NYM	18	IFA	—	—	11	—	55	Extreme	2025
Huge pop-up arm; a lot of unknowns still, but starter traits and up to 99 mph
53	#	Jose Salas	SS	MIA	17	IFA	—	—	13	—	50	Extreme	2025
Power-speed potential, plus runner now with physicality to impact ball; OF move is possible
54	*	Bryant Packard	OF	DET	22	4YR	—	118	—	$386,600	45	High	2022
Plus hit potential with extensive collegiate track record to go with plus raw power; limited defensively
55		Keoni Cavaco	SS	MIN	19	HS	—	31	—	$4,050,000	55	Extreme	2024
Biggest pop-up player in the 2019 class thanks to plus raw power and arm strength; epic struggle in debut
56		Peyton Burdick	OF	MIA	23	4YR	—	183	—	$397,500	50	High	2022
Undersized, right-right corner outfielder brings massive power and solid speed; impressive pro debut
57		Brenton Doyle	OF	COL	22	4YR	—	199	—	$500,000	45	High	2023
Plus runner with above-average arm strength and power; outstanding debut in Pioneer League
58	*	Ismael Mena	OF	SD	17	IFA	—	—	15	$2,200,000	50	Extreme	2025
70-grade runner; high contact bat from 6-foot-2 frame; projectable body, sweet swing
59		Benyamin Bailey	OF	CWS	18	IFA	—	—	—	$35,000	50	Extreme	2024
Physical monster led the DSL in OBP; above-average run and power, though will likely slow down
60		Alexander Ramirez	OF	NYM	17	IFA	—	—	16	$2,050,000	50	Extreme	2025
Bat risk is there, but power-speed combo, excellent athlete with high physical upside

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
61		Roberto Campos	OF	DET	17	IFA	—	—	17	$2,850,000	50	Extreme	2024
Short stroke and big power from Detroit’s big-dollar IFA signing
62	#	Jose Pastrano	SS	CLE	17	IFA	—	—	18	—	50	Extreme	2025
Quick, compact swing from both sides with above-average speed as well
63		Kevin Made	SS	CHC	17	IFA	—	—	20	$1,500,000	50	Extreme	2025
Fast hands, surpsing pop for wiry build and a knack for contact in games
64		Matthew Thompson	RHP	CWS	19	HS	—	48	—	$2,100,000	55	Extreme	2024
Long track record of prep dominance with mid-90s fastball, potential plus slider; needs to improve control
65		Chase Strumpf	2B	CHC	22	4YR	—	42	—	$1,050,300	50	High	2023
Offensive-minded 2B with solid hit tool and good walk rate; below-average arm and fringy glove
66		Davis Wendzel	3B	TEX	23	4YR	—	55	—	$1,600,000	50	V High	2023
Well-rounded, hit-over-power college 3B and impressive athlete who can play SS in a pinch
67	*	Ethan Small	LHP	MIL	23	4YR	—	45	—	$1,800,000	50	High	2021
Potential fast-mover who led D-I in strikeouts; average stuff plays up with deception and excellent control
68	*	Tyler Callihan	2B	CIN	20	HS	—	37	—	$1,497,500	50	Extreme	2023
Advanced prep bat with above-average hit, power potential; defensive home uncertain, likely 3B or 2B
69	#	Dauris Lorenzo	SS	HOU	16	IFA	—	—	23	$1,800,000	50	Extreme	2025
Not at toolsy as other IFA shortstops, but sweet swing from both sides with good bat control
70	#	Estiven Machado	SS	TOR	17	IFA	—	—	24	—	55	Extreme	2025
Quick-twitch athlete with a short, efficient swing from both sides to hit in games

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
71		Aeverson Arteaga	SS	SF	17	IFA	—	—	25	—	50	Extreme	2025
Well-rounded SS with plus speed, good bat-to-ball skills, high baseball IQ
72	*	Shogo Akiyama	OF	CIN	32	NPB	—	—	—	—	45	Low	2020
Must battle for ABs in crowded outfield, but has a chance to be a Nori Aoki type with less steals, more power
73	*	Logan Wyatt	1B	SF	22	4YR	—	36	—	$997,500	50	High	2023
Physical 1B who loves to walk and knows the zone better than most; needs to tap into power
74		Brady McConnell	SS	KC	22	4YR	—	59	—	$2,222,500	50	High	2023
Exciting power-speed combination comes with plenty of strikeouts; likely to move off of SS
75	#	Nasim Nunez	SS	MIA	19	HS	—	43	—	$2,200,000	55	Extreme	2024
70-grade runner with a chance to be disruptive on the bases, but very light bat; gifted defender
76	*	Ronnier Quintero	C	CHC	17	IFA	—	—	14	$2,900,000	50	Extreme	2025
Defensive questions, but huge raw power for a catcher, drives ball with ease to all fields
77		Nick Quintana	3B	DET	22	4YR	—	81	—	$1,580,200	45	High	2023
Elite prep prospect out of Las Vegas; hit for power in college but strikes out at a high clip; solid defender
78	#	Michael Harris	OF	ATL	18	HS	—	248	—	$547,500	55	Extreme	2023
Two-way prep player with upside as a hitter thanks to power-speed combo; pushed aggressively in debut
79	*	Antoine Kelly	LHP	MIL	20	JC	—	242	—	$1,025,100	50	High	2023
Upper-90s fastball from big-framed lefty; potential above-average slider but inconsistent control
80	*	Emmanuel Rodriguez	OF	MIN	17	IFA	—	—	19	$2,500,000	50	Extreme	2025
Likely corner OF with a simple, quiet LH swing who drives ball well to all fields

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
81	*	Sammy Siani	OF	PIT	19	HS	—	44	—	$2,150,000	55	Extreme	2023
Smooth, consistent swing from the left side; above-average hitting potential but lacks standout tools
82		Jasiah Dixon	OF	PIT	18	HS	—	189	—	$225,000	45	Extreme	2024
Exciting athlete with 70-grade speed, raw power and arm strength; could fit in CF or RF; strong pro debut
83	*	Luis Medina	OF	MIL	17	IFA	—	—	21	$1,300,000	50	Extreme	2025
Raw power among the best in the IFA class; power-over-hit profile
84		Anthony Volpe	SS	NYY	19	HS	—	52	—	$2,740,300	55	Extreme	2023
Bulldog mentality and natural leader with solid tools and polished defense; greater than the sum of parts
85		Kendall Williams	RHP	TOR	19	HS	—	58	—	$1,547,500	55	Extreme	2024
Tall, lanky RHP has shown feel for five pitches and good strikes despite size; creates good angle
86		Drey Jameson	RHP	ARI	22	4YR	—	50	—	$1,400,000	50	High	2023
Electric arm speed out of an undersized frame; up to 97 mph with average slider; below-average control
87		Matthew Lugo	SS	BOS	19	HS	—	74	—	$1,100,000	55	Extreme	2024
Potential for five above-average tools, but plenty of refinement needed on both sides; projectable frame
88		James Beard	OF	CWS	19	HS	—	100	—	$350,000	50	Extreme	2024
One of baseball’s fastest players; began hitting for surprising power as a senior but faces hit tool questions
89		Joshua Mears	OF	SD	19	HS	—	93	—	$1,000,000	50	Extreme	2023
Physically mature, right-right corner outfield type with now power and more to come in the future
90		Brandon Lewis	3B	LAD	21	4YR	—	215	—	$372,500	45	High	2023
70-grade raw power out of an easy swing and strong frame; limited history against high-quality pitching

Rk	H	Player	Pos	Org	Age	Source	T100	BA500	J2	Bonus	Grade	Risk	ETA
91		Brayan Medina	RHP	SD	17	IFA	—	—	22	$700,000	50	Extreme	2025
Athletic power arm up to 95 mph, chance to throw 100; SP components with three-pitch mix
92	*	John Doxakis	LHP	TB	21	4YR	—	53	—	$1,127,200	50	High	2023
Lefty with a fringy fastball; he gets by with funk, deception and command
93	*	Tommy Henry	LHP	ARI	22	4YR	—	46	—	$750,000	45	High	2023
Consistent, polished LHP with above-average three-pitch mix; trending in the right direction stuff-wise
94		Cameron Cannon	2B	BOS	22	4YR	—	94	—	$1,300,000	50	V High	2023
A solid college hitter with fringe power; utility potential thanks to defensive versatility
95	#	Ivan Johnson	2B	CIN	21	JC	—	110	—	$397,500	45	Extreme	2023
Plus raw power from both sides, but some holes in the swing that could be exploited; average runner
96		Andrew Dalquist	RHP	CWS	19	HS	—	67	—	$2,000,000	55	Extreme	2024
Standout athleticism and strike-throwing with a solid, if unspectacular, three-pitch mix
97		Trejyn Fletcher	OF	STL	19	HS	—	64	—	$1,500,000	50	Extreme	2024
Ultra-athletic with plus arm, plus raw power and plus speed; very limited prep track record of hitting
98		Jack Kochanowicz	RHP	LAA	19	HS	—	61	—	$1,247,500	50	Extreme	2024
Big prep righty with current physicallity and more room to add velocity; stuff plays up thanks to extension
99		Kyren Paris	SS	LAA	18	HS	—	70	—	$1,400,000	50	Extreme	2024
One of the youngest players in the 2019 class with excellent speed and defensive skill; limited power
100	*	Matt Wallner	OF	MIN	22	4YR	—	49	—	$1,800,000	50	High	2023
Two-way collegian with plus arm strength; prefers hitting and could play RF with plus power potential