12. Bo Naylor, C

Age: 19 (2/21/2000)

Highest Level: ROK

.274/.381/.402, 2 HR, .128 ISO, 126 wRC+, 15.1% BB, 20.1% K, 5 SB

Naylor has an advanced hit tool for his age, and the Francisco Mejia comparisons fit well. Just like the former Indian farmhand, Naylor has a hit-over-power skill set with some defensive question marks. The Canadian kid has some upside but it will be a slow climb through the minor leagues as the Indians want him to focus on the defensive side of his game which needs the most work. Naylor projects as a 55-hit, 50-power catcher and that gives him top five upside at the position for fantasy. He’s an exciting prospect, but one with some questions attached. If he can’t stick at catcher he still should have the bat for third, but obviously the goal here is to stay behind the plate. ETA: 2023.

13. Carlos Vargas, RHP

Age: 19 (10/13/99)

Highest Level: ROK

34.1 IP, 3.93 ERA, 4.54 FIP, 10.75 K/9, 6.29 BB/9, .254 AVG

The Indians signed Vargas for $275,000 in 2016, which was actually the most they spent on any one player in that class. The 6-foot-3 righty has some room for projection here, as he only weighs 180 pounds soaking wet. Vargas has two potentially plus offerings with his fastball and curve, and his changeup has flashed plus at times but should settle in as an average pitch. There was some talk that Vargas was the best 18-year-old pitcher in Arizona last year, which is high prize considering this years draft. The Indians were very careful with Vargas’s workload his first year stateside, and he only pitched into the fifth inning twice. It’s probably not a coincidence that success was in his final two starts of the year. Vargas should go to full-season ball next year and we will get a general idea of his his stuff plays three times through an order and also later in games. So far so good. ETA: 2024.

14. Lenny Torres, RHP

Age: 18 (10/15/2000)

Highest Level: ROK

15.1 IP, 1.76 ERA, 2.38 FIP, 12.91 K/9, 2.35 BB/9, .246 AVG

The Indians signed the St. John’s commit for $1.35 million to keep him off campus. Torres has a big fastball because of his plus arm strength. Torres lives 94-96 but can touch 98. He has also has a potential above-average slider that we need to see more of. His changeup has shown flashes and should be an average third pitch. Torres has a bit of natural deception against righties with a slight across body motion that shows the back of his jersey to right-handers. Torres has front of the rotation ceiling, but it will take a bit to get there. ETA: 2023.

15. Johnathan Rodriguez, OF

Age: 19 (11/4/99)

Highest Level: ROK

.294/.370/.406, 1 HR, .112 ISO, 122 wRC+, 10.4% BB, 20.9% K, 8 SB

Rodriguez is a product of the Carlos Beltran Academy in Puerto Rico, and the Indians took him in the third round in 2017. The switch-hitting outfielder has plus plate skills and utilizes all fields. He has plus bat speed, a plus arm and is growing into his plus raw power. Rodriguez has the skills to be a top third of the order bat and will rise up prospect ranks quickly when he starts hitting for more thump. He has a prototypical right-fielder profile. ETA: 2022.

16. Nick Sandlin, RHP

Age: 22 (1/10/97)

Highest Level: AA

24 IP, 3.00 ERA, 1.12 FIP, 13.50 K/9, 1.12 BB/9, .231 AVG

Sandlin is likely to be the first member of the 2018 draft to make it to the big leagues. The funky righty climbed all the way to Double-A after a very successful collegiate career at Southern Miss. Sandlin was the closer at Southern Miss for his first two seasons on campus, and jumped to the rotation his junior year. He comes at you with multiple arm angles and makes his nasty three pitch mix play up even more. Sandlin’s slider is an absolute plus pitch and his best offering. His fastball gets nasty sink and run and he uses an average change mostly against lefties. Sandlin absolutely has the stuff and mound presence to be at the back end of a quality major league bullpen. Sandlin is one of my favorite pitchers to watch. He will be in Cleveland at some point next season. ETA: 2019.

17. Richie Palacios, 2B/SS

Age: 21 (5/16/97)

Highest Level: A-

.361/.421/.538, 6 HR, .178 ISO, 174 wRC+, 10% BB, 14.2% K, 7 SB

Shoutout to Andy Singleton! Palacios became the fourth member of his family to play affiliated professional baseball after the Indians took him in the third round of the 2018 draft out of Towson. The Indians do very well in the NYC area, and this is another example. Palacios has an above-average hit tool with plus speed, and he’s a very advanced baserunner with a career 86% success rate in college (88% so far in pro ball). Even though he spent a majority of his time at second base, he can play an average shortstop with good range and hands, but the lack of arm strength pushed him to second base. Palacios is a below-average power hitter, but he squares everything up and his speed and all-fields approach should lead to plenty of doubles. ETA: 2021.

18. Aaron Bracho, 2B/SS

Age: 17 (4/21/2001)

Highest Level: ROK

DNP- Extended Spring Training

Bracho was the top signing in the 2017 international period for $1.5 million. The switch-hitting middle infielder has advanced plate skills with an advanced swing thats geared for contact from both sides. He stings the ball despite his 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame. He profiles better at second base long term because he lacks elite foot speed. He didn’t make his professional debut last year and spent the year in extended spring training for the Indians. Bracho has the skills to make this ranking look silly down the road. ETA: 2024.

19. Daniel Johnson, OF

Age: 23

Highest Level: AA

.269/.327/.412, 7 HR, .144 ISO, 106 wRC+, 22.2% K%, 6% Bb%, 22 SB

Johnson offers an interesting blend of talents, with plus speed, a rifle arm in the outfield, and raw power that flashes every now and then. Unfortunately the hit tool is below average at the moment, despite not having a swing and miss issue. Every other tool is above-average. He’s a specimen with big bat speed, and lots of upper body strength, and a true 80-grade cannon. If Johnson can find a way to consistently get to his power in games he has the ability to bust through his ceiling, and become a star. At 23 the clock is ticking, and he’s yet to show he can consistently hit advanced pitching. I see a future fourth outfielder on a contender that sees 350 or so at-bats, and provides some highlights. Johnson was acquired from the Nationals for catcher Yan Gomes. Johnson should start 2019 in Triple-A. ETA: 2020.