FanSided 15 MLB Prospects June Update: Happy Graduation
It’s that time of year in which you see teams have prospects move up around various MLB organizations, and it’s no different for our FanSided 15, our Top 15 MLB prospect rankings list.
Since this is the time of the year in which you see various college and high school graduations taking place, our list is no different as we look at how MLB Pipeline and Baseball America have adjusted their lists with several players who have “graduated” to major league regulars.
We will continue to add our own observations as we get back on a regular schedule on updating this Top 15. So let’s start with prospect number 15.
MLB Prospect Rankings: The FanSided 15 in June
15. LHP Kyle Harrison: San Francisco Giants
Baseball America 32 | MLB Pipeline 15
In 2022, Harrison swiftly advanced from High-A Eugene to Richmond, significantly contributing to Richmond’s post-season appearance. I saw him strike out nine in his debut post-season appearance in Erie, an impressive performance for a 20-year-old that influenced my decision to rank him 15th.
His strikeout prowess is notable, with 127 strikeouts in 84 innings at Double-A, and a 39.8% whiff percentage — the highest in the minor leagues. His effective slider, changeup, and fastball have propelled him to Triple-A Sacramento this season, where he has maintained his striking form with 66 strikeouts in 38 innings.
Given his current performance, it would not be surprising to see him wearing a Giants uniform soon.
Best Double-A start so far for @SFGiants' top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison:
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) June 15, 2022
6⃣ IP
0⃣ ER
8⃣ K
MLB's No. 43 prospect is now 2nd in @MiLB in K's with 89 -- in just 48.1 IP. pic.twitter.com/1bIvEeNld7