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We are obviously living in uncertain times, but we do know the MLB Draft will happen this year. The strange thing about this year is draft boards are mostly set with no more games being played, so there will probably not be much movement between now and whenever the draft happens. Let's have at it. … Continue reading 2020 MLB Mock Draft 1.0
Minor League Baseball is going to look a lot different in 2021. A reported 42 teams are going to be eliminated from affiliated baseball and organizations are going to have a limit of five teams (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A, Low-A with a rookie affiliate at spring training facilities), and there will probably be more teams cut … Continue reading What might Minor League Baseball look like in 2021?
1. Bobby Witt Jr. - SS: The No. 2 overall pick in 2019, Witt slashed .262/.317/.354 over 164 at-bats in 37 Arizona Rookie League games. Witt hit just one home run in his pro debut, but slugged five triples. After a long high school season, it is fair to believe Witt was fatigued and, combine … Continue reading Kansas City Royals Top 30 Prospects for 2020
Photo Credit: Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images AL East Preseason New York Yankees 98-64*Boston Red Sox 95-67*Toronto Blue Jays 87-75*Tampa Bay Rays 84-78Baltimore Orioles 57-105Midseason New York Yankees 102-60*Tampa Bay Rays 93-69*Boston Red Sox 84-78Toronto Blue Jays 67-95Baltimore Orioles 51-111 The Yankees are really good. And so are the Rays, who continue to amaze by contending with the smallest payroll. The Red Sox suck. … Continue reading 2019 MLB Predictions (Midseason Update)
Happy Opening Day! It's time for another baseball season, so here's a look at how I see things playing out this season. AL East New York Yankees 98-64* Boston Red Sox 95-67* Toronto Blue Jays 87-75* Tampa Bay Rays 84-78 Baltimore Orioles 57-105 We start off with one of the most competitive divisions in baseball, … Continue reading 2019 MLB Predictions
1. Casey Mize – RHP: The first overall pick in 2018 out of Auburn, Mize dominated the SEC and pitched in four games in High-A ball in his brief pro debut. He throws three pitches for strikes, with his best offering being a nasty mid-80s splitter that falls off the table and makes hitters look … Continue reading Detroit Tigers Top 5 Prospects for 2019
1. Triston McKenzie – RHP: McKenzie was one of my favorite high school arms in 2015 and the Indians were fortunate to select him in Competitive Balance Round A (42nd overall). He advanced to full-season ball the next year at age 18 and led the Carolina League in strikeouts in 2017. He began 2018 on … Continue reading Cleveland Indians Top 5 Prospects for 2019
1. Royce Lewis – SS: Lewis might be my favorite prospect in baseball. Considered to be a surprise No. 1 overall pick in 2017, I think they got it right. Lewis is an electric athlete with plus speed and advanced bat to ball skills for a teenager. He should develop at least major league average … Continue reading Minnesota Twins Top 5 Prospects for 2019
1. Eloy Jimenez – OF: The White Sox stole Jimenez in a 2017 trade that sent Jose Quintana across town to the Cubs. Jimenez is one of the top bats in the minors, hitting for both average and power. While he is likely to be limited to left field because of his below-average speed and … Continue reading Chicago White Sox Top 5 Prospects for 2019
Happy New Year everyone! One thing I hope to maintain in 2019 is posting consistent content. I am going to start off by looking at each team's farm system and take a look at the top five prospects in each system. (I hope to do more down the line, but I would rather analyze fewer … Continue reading Kansas City Royals Top 5 Prospects for 2019
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