AFL Rosters And Analysis
We’ll get you ready for the 2023 Arizona Fall League season with rosters and analysis for all six teams.
Big Leaguer
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero is headed to the majors. We explain why he’s one of the best prospects in baseball.
Analytics Darlings
Geoff Pontes looks at 10 more hitting prospects whose analytical data makes them intriguing prospects for fantasy teams.
2023 MiLB Organizational Players of the Year
Here are the 2023 MiLB Players of the Year for each MLB organization. We select based on production, age and level of competition.
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The 10 Youngest Players In The 2023 Arizona Fall League
We take a look and analyze the 10 youngest players who are slated to play in the Arizona Fall League in 2023.
2023 Arizona Fall League: Mesa Solar Sox Roster Analysis
We analyze the 2023 Arizona Fall League roster for the Mesa Solar Sox, which is headed up by Cubs OF Kevin Alcantara.
2023 Arizona Fall League: Glendale Desert Dogs Roster Analysis
The 30th season of the Arizona Fall League is nearly here. On Sept. 22, the league released its preliminary rosters for the upcoming season, which…
2023 Arizona Fall League: Surprise Saguaros Roster Analysis
We analyze the 2023 Arizona Fall League Surprise Saguaros roster which includes Blue Jays LHP Ricky Tiedemann.
2023 Arizona Fall League: Peoria Javelinas Roster Analysis
The 30th season of the Arizona Fall League is nearly here. On Sept. 22, the league released its preliminary rosters for the upcoming season, which…
2023 Arizona Fall League: Scottsdale Scorpions Roster Analysis
We analyze the roster for the 2023 Arizona Fall League’s Scottsdale Scorpions which includes Tekoah Roby and Reggie Crawford.
2023 Arizona Fall League: Salt River Rafters Roster Analysis
We provide roster analysis for the 2023 Arizona Fall League’s Salt River Rafters, led by Top 100 Prospects Jackson Jobe and Jace Jung.
Prospect Report: Emmet Sheehan Graduates With a Strong Start
Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Harrison had a pitcher’s duel in a matchup of pitching prospects.
Orion Kerkering: Phillies 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
Opposing minor league managers took note of Orion Kerkering’s elite slider as the reliever touched four levels.
Abimelec Ortiz: Rangers 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
Improved vision helped Abimelec Ortiz blossom into one of the best performers in the minor leagues.
Owen Caissie: Cubs 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
The lefthanded slugger showed plenty of power all year and cut down on his strikeouts as the year progressed.
Cole Young: Mariners 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
The Mariners’ 2022 first-rounder married an even-keeled approach with a loose, whippy swing and saw big-time results.
Jackson Chourio Just Accomplished A Very Rare Feat For A Teenager
This season Jackson Chourio managed to do something very few teenagers have ever done in the minor leagues.
Prospect Report: Kyle Manzardo Stays Hot
Kyle Manzardo, 1B, Guardians: Acquired for Aaron Civale from the Rays at the trade deadline, Manzardo had to overcome injury before debuting for his new…
Jackson Holliday: Orioles 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
Jackson Holliday met every challenge the Orioles threw at him as he earned a September promotion to Triple-A in his first full season.
Yunior Severino: Twins 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
“Crazy” power and improved comfort at third base have Yunior Severino vying for a future MLB role as he chases a minor league home run crown.
Hunter Goodman: Rockies 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
Hunter Goodman’s game is about maximum impact, and after a second straight 30-homer campaign in the minors he earned his first MLB callup.
Joey Loperfido: Astros 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
A quality lefthanded swing, versatility and power production helped launch Joey Loperfido to Triple-A.
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BA's Daily Prospect Report
Prospect Report: Emmet Sheehan Graduates With a Strong Start
Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Harrison had a pitcher’s duel in a matchup of pitching prospects.
Prospect Report: Kyle Manzardo Stays Hot
Kyle Manzardo, 1B, Guardians: Acquired for Aaron Civale from the Rays at the trade deadline, Manzardo had to overcome injury before debuting for his new…
Prospect Report: Martorella Leads Missions to Playoff Win
Nathan Martorella was a playoff star and Wyatt Langford’s amazing pro debut got even better.
Prospect Report: Connor Phillips Earns First Career MLB Win
Connor Philips picked up a key win for the Reds and Gunnar Henderson was brilliant once again.
Prospect Report: Jackson Jobe Dominates Double-A Debut
Jackson Jobe’s first Double-A start couldn’t have gone much better.
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The trade deadline
Teams Are Getting Better At Picking Prospects In Trade Deadline Deals
Teams have gotten better at picking prospects to acquire in deadline trades, but only about 1 in 5 still go on to have big league careers.
Teams Rarely Regret Cost Of Trading For A Star Position Player
From Mookie Betts and Paul Goldschmidt to Mike Piazza and Mark McGwire, teams rarely regret the prospect cost of acquiring a superstar.
Few Prospects Traded At The Deadline Go On To Significant Major League Careers
For all the prospects acquired at the trade deadline this year, history tells us few will make much impact in the major leagues.
Prospects In Deadline Trades Face Long Odds
Less than 20 percent of prospects traded at deadline make impact.
Ranking Prospects Traded at Every Deadline Since 2014
Ranking The Prospects Traded At The 2023 Trade Deadline
Here is this year’s ranking of every prospect traded at the 2023 deadline. Prospects traded for players who were designated for assignment were not included.
2022: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
Here’s a ranking lining up the 72 prospects traded at the deadline.
2021: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
Analyzing every MLB prospect dealt at the deadline, including reports for many of the top names on the move.
2020: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
We ranked every prospect traded in the month and a half of the 2020 MLB season leading up to the Aug. 31 trade deadline.
2019: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
From Taylor Trammell down to Ray Castro, we ranked every MLB prospect traded prior to the 2019 MLB Trade Deadline.
2018: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
Here’s a look at how every prospect traded stacks up.
2017: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
Brisk trade deadlines are fun days for fans and nail-biting days for club executives. That’s one reason why some clubs try to get their shopping…
2016: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
Fifty prospects were traded between June 30 and Aug. 1. JJ Cooper ranks them.
2015: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
The 2015 non-waiver trade deadline proved that not only is there such a thing as a pitching prospect, but at times there appears to be…
2014: Ranking The Prospects Traded at the Deadline
It was plain July 4 that Addison Russell would be the best prospect traded in July 2014. It wasn’t as obvious at the time that…
Dive into BA’s Trade Deadline Tracker
Get analysis of EVERY deal — including scouting reports!
Rankings
2023 In-Season Top 100
We continue to update our 2023 Top 100 Prospects list as players graduate by posting more than 130 MLB at-bats, 50 innings or 30 pitching…
2024 High School Top 100 Draft Prospects
While a lot can change one year out from the MLB draft, there is also a lot of predictability to what will happen next year.…
2023澳洲幸运五开奖官网查询 澳洲幸运5历史开奖号码结果直播 号码走势 BA's No. 1 Prospect, Jackson Holliday
Orioles Draft Jackson Holliday No. 1; ‘He Was Our Favorite Choice’
After much deliberation, the Orioles got the player they wanted.
Future Projection Episode 51: Is Jackson Holliday The Best Prospect In Baseball?
Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo make the case for Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday as the No. 1 prospect in baseball.
Hot Sheet Podcast: Jackson Holliday Has A Week
This week on the Hot Sheet Podcast, we discuss Josh Norris’ week at the yard watching Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday.
2022 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Holliday
Pursuit of hits record, scrutiny of scouts did not faze Stillwater’s Jackson Holliday, son of the program’s most famous baseball alum.
Jackson Holliday of the Orioles Joins the Prospect Pad
The Orioles phenom had travel issues and couldn’t make our live broadcast — but we did get to interview him after we were off the air.
The Best of All-Star Week
2023 Futures Game Superlatives: Nasim Nunez Surprises With MVP Showing
A review of the top individual performances from the 2023 Futures Game in Seattle.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Home Run Derby Crown
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined his Hall of Fame father as a Home Run Derby champ
Elias Diaz Hits Game-Winning Home Run To Give National League First All-Star Win Since 2012
On Tuesday evening, Diaz not only stood among baseball’s best players as the Rockies’ lone all-star representative, but delivered the game’s signature moment.
No. 1 Draft Pick Paul Skenes
How Does Paul Skenes Compare To Top MLB Pitching Prospects?
In order to determine whether Skenes’ recent buzz matches what the industry believes, we spoke with a variety of analysts and high-level decision makers in the game to see how Skenes compares to the top pitching prospects in pro ball.
How Often Do First-Rounders Make The Big Leagues?
Here are some of the notable firsts, first-in-a-long-time and other items of note from Sunday’s first day of the 2023 MLB Draft.
No. 1 Overall Pick Paul Skenes’ Overall Arsenal Should Outweigh Questions About Fastball Shape
There are questions about Paul Skenes’ fastball metrics, but his overwhelming pitch mix should allow him to dominate.
Paul Skenes Is Next On LSU-To-MLB Rocket
This year, Skenes appears to be next in the line of LSU aces to rocket to the major leagues and make his mark.
Paul Skenes Named Baseball America’s 2023 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Paul Skenes delivered an all-time performance in his first year at LSU, punctuating a championship season.
Dive into Baseball America’s interactive Draft Database
Search through all five decades of MLB draft picks and scouting reports!
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90th Percentile: How Development Differs In The Dominican Republic Versus The United States – Part 2
On this week’s show, we expand on last week’s conversation comparing and contrasting development in the Dominican Republic and the United States. We look at…
Fantasy Podcast: Prospects With Traits To Target
This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Show, Geoff and Dylan discuss their recent joint article detailing prospects with analytical positive traits. The duo discuss…
Podcast: The Orioles Clinch, Chaim Bloom’s Firing And Top September Callups
Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes break down a wild final month of the 2023 season, including how the Orioles executed a successful rebuild, whether the…
Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson Joins ‘From Phenom To The Farm’: Episode 89
There’s a variety of paths to get to a professional baseball broadcast booth. Trey Wilson’s started by unloading trucks and stocking shelves at K-Mart. Powered…
Future Projection Episode 60: Down Performers We Are Still Buying
Ben and Carlos talk about a few recent high-profile front office moves, led by the Red Sox decision to fire chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom,…
Best of BA
Special Report: Baseball’s Coming Artificial Intelligence Revolution
In the 21st century, data has revolutionized how baseball teams work and operate. Is artificial intelligence going to transform baseball again?
How Many Prospects Does A Team Actually Have? More Than You Might Think.
We examined every team’s farm system from 1998 to 2012 to see how many future major leaguers they had each year.
The Top 50 Prospects In Baseball America History
From A-Rod to Ohtani, the best of the best since 1981
What Went Wrong: Lessons Learned From 11 Recent Draft Busts
Eleven top draft picks of recent vintage who failed to live up to expectations—and what scouts learned from those players’ unrealized potential.
‘Crazy. Unbelievable. Different:’ Shohei Ohtani’s Immense Tools Stand Alone
Shohei Ohtani has broken the limits of what was thought possible in the major leagues.
2023 Midseason Review
Minor League Players Of The Year For All 30 Organizations At Midseason
The criteria used is simply best performance by a prospect. This is not a listing of best overall prospects in each organization.
How The Youngest Players In Each League Fared In The First Half
With the second half of the minor league season set to begin, here’s a look at how the youngest players in each league fared in the first half.
Organizational Leaders As Full-Season Minor Leagues Resume
Mariners, Yankees highlight organizational leaders in the first half.
Leaders and Playoff Qualifiers As Domestic Minor Leagues Resume
Breaking down league leaders for the first half in the minor leagues.
Midseason Players Of The Year, All-Stars For Major And Minor Leagues
Shohei leads the way.
BA 101
From The Archives: Baseball America’s Scouting Dictionary
We present the Baseball America Scouting Dictionary, the first time all important scouting terms have been brought together in one handy-dandy, clip-and-save resource.
Understanding Pitch Classification In The Pitch-Tracking Era
Geoff Pontes breaks down the different pitch types and subclassifications within each to gain a better understanding of each pitch type.
Explaining The 20-80 Baseball Scouting Scale
Explaining how we — and most baseball scouts — determine the grades you often read associated with players.
Explaining The Rule 5 Draft
Frequently asked Rule 5 Draft questions, roster rules, and how players “stick” with their new teams.
The Oral History Of The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects List
It was 25 years ago that Baseball America unveiled its first Top 100 Prospects list. Braves wunderkind lefty Steve Avery was the original No. 1…
BA's High School Players of the Year
Max Clark Named Baseball America’s 2023 High School Player Of The Year
Max Clark earns high marks for his tools. Those who know him best are just as impressed with his commitment and work ethic.
2022 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Holliday
Pursuit of hits record, scrutiny of scouts did not faze Stillwater’s Jackson Holliday, son of the program’s most famous baseball alum.
2021 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Jobe
Whether hitting or pitching, Jackson Jobe does things on the field that few have seen.
2019 High School Player Of The Year: Bobby Witt Jr.
A humble teammate with an immeasurable work ethic, Royals draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. is our 2019 High School Player of the Year.
2018 High School Player Of The Year: Cole Winn
A move from Colorado to the baseball hotbed that is Southern California only helped elevate Cole Winn
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2023 Futures Game Superlatives: Nasim Nunez Surprises With MVP Showing
A review of the top individual performances from the 2023 Futures Game in Seattle.
Five Players Who Could Star In The 2024 Futures Game
Who might take the stage in Arlington?
2023 Futures Game Box Score
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Nasim Nuñez’s Big Offensive Day Earns Him Futures Game MVP
The Marlins prospect doubled and stole a base in the National League’s win at the annual minor league showcase.
Cooper: Big League Graduations Leave Futures Game A Little Flat
This year’s Futures Game won’t rank among the games’ best.
2023 Futures Game Statcast Leaders
Here are the notable stat leaders from the 2023 Futures Game, as measured by Statcast.
2023 Futures Game Live Blog
Keep up with the Futures Game with our updates throughout the game.
Signing Scouts For All Prospects In The 2023 Futures Game
The rosters for the 2023 Futures Game were announced on June 26. As usual, the teams from the American and National leagues are littered with…
LSU wins the College World Series
College Podcast: Recapping The 2023 CWS Finals And Looking Ahead
Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty recap the finals of the Men’s College World Series and look ahead for LSU and Florida as college baseball programs.…
LSU Returns To College Baseball’s Pinnacle With 2023 National Championship
It’s the seventh title in program history.
The CWS Matchup of the Century: Scouting Paul Skenes and Rhett Lowder
Tom Lipari provides in-depth scouting reports on Paul Skenes and Rhett Lowder.
Is Paul Skenes Versus Rhett Lowder The Best Pitching Matchup In College World Series History?
The extra spice that takes this from being a great game to rank as one of the best games in CWS history is this: is this the best pitching matchup in College World Series history?
2023 College World Series Player Spotlight: Paul Skenes
Skenes on Saturday shined on college baseball’s biggest stage, adding yet another remarkable outing to his sparkling resume.
BA's College Players of the Year
Paul Skenes Named Baseball America’s 2023 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Paul Skenes delivered an all-time performance in his first year at LSU, punctuating a championship season.
2022 College Player of the Year: Ivan Melendez
Ivan Melendez makes the most of his return to Texas by propelling the Longhorns to Omaha and boosting his draft stock.
2019 College Player of the Year: Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was the wire-to-wire favorite to win the award.
2018 College Player of the Year: Brady Singer
After an impressive junior year under considerable pressure, Florida ace Brady Singer was named Baseball America’s 2018 Player of the Year.
2016 College Player Of The Year: Kyle Lewis
One of college baseball’s premier talents, Kyle Lewis is the College Player of the Year.
澳洲幸运5历史开奖号码结果直播 From the Archive: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Wait Is Over: Blue Jays To Call Up Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
A look back at Vladimir Guerrero Jr. prospect highlights, scouting reports, videos, stories and more.
‘It’s Their Team’: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette Have Blue Jays On The Upswing
Long hailed as the Blue Jays’ infield of the future, they are now the Blue Jays’ infield of the present.
Simply The Best: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is Baseball America’s 2018 Minor League Player of the Year
Every team wants to build a pipeline of homegrown talent to help the major league club. Players you draft or sign as international free agents,…
Like Father, Like Son For Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette
Blue Jays prospects are prodigious talents with big league bloodlines.
Carlos Rincon, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Put On Show At Midwest League Home Run Derby
Carlos Rincon edged Vlad Guerrero Jr. in MWL home run derby.
