Bryce Harper (b. 1992)

The Phillies tied a World Series record with five home runs in Game 3, moving two wins away from a championship.

Scouts identify the key players and things to watch for in the 2022 World Series between the Astros and Phillies, including why Bryce Harper and Kyle Tucker could be difference-makers.

Here are the 2022 World Series rosters and when those players ranked in a Prospect Handbook.

Once dubbed ‘Baseball’s Chosen One,’ Bryce Harper is quietly on a potential Hall Of Fame trajectory.

We asked Allan Simpson, Jim Callis and John Manuel, the three most qualified individuals we know, to rank their top 40 prospects of 40 years of Baseball America.

Wander Franco is just the fourth player to rank as the game’s top prospect in consecutive years.

The SAL class of 2011 is notable for its depth, including future MVPs Bryce Harper and Christian Yelich as well as three other high quality regulars.

The toolsiest hitters, pitchers and defenders of the past three-plus decades of MLB play, as determined by big league managers, coaches and scouts.

By comparing each player’s pace to historical precedent, we get an idea how lost games this season affect their chances.

Several classes set the stage for their franchises to become playoff participants or, in some cases, World Series champions.