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Enrique Bradfield Jr. Drafted By Orioles 17th Overall
The Baltimore Orioles have selected outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The left-handed Vanderbilt product has elite speed, swiping 130 bags through three collegiate seasons. In addition to bothering opposing pitchers on the basepaths, Bradfield is a solid offensive contributor, slashing .279/.410/.429 with six homers, a 15.1 […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoGiants Select Bryce Eldridge With 16th Pick
The San Francisco Giants have selected two-way prospect Bryce Eldridge with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. A talented prep player from James Madison (VA), Eldridge offers upside as a pitcher, hitter, and first baseman. On the mound, he consistently hits the mid-90s while also featuring a promising slider and changeup. Meanwhile, […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoHot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 15
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoSurprising Winners from the NFL Draft - Running Backs
Job security. Every NFL player wants it, but very few have it. This past draft, many running backs heard their name called, officially transitioning from the ranks of college football to the pros. Many of these backs became depth options or special teamers, some will compete for backup roles, and a select couple could even […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoJosh Stephan Strikes Out 10 In Perfect Outing
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Josh Stephan didn't hear his name called during the pandemic-shortened 2020 draft, but he was offered a contract by the club and chose to go pro rather than honor his commitment to Stephen F. Austin. The right-hander reached High-A after 28 pro outings and has quickly made his presence felt within […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoAbimelec Ortiz Has Another Huge Week
Texas Rangers first base prospect Abimelec Ortiz signed with the club after he didn't hear his name called in the 2021 draft. A native of Puerto Rico, Ortiz reached the pros by way of Florida Southwestern State College. He posted uninspiring results through his first two seasons in the organization but has shown massive strides […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoMason Black Spins Five Perfect Frames
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Mason Black joined the club as a third-round pick in 2021, and he wasted no time impressing the organization. After just eight outings at the Single-A level, Black owned a 1.57 ERA and 11.6 K/9, earning him a quick promotion to High-A. He continued to post strong results and opened […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoRyan Ritter Showing Off Impressive Power
Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect Ryan Ritter found his way to the club in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. The Kentucky product showed some impressive pop in college and the Cape Cod League, but the best part of his game is his defense. He has true Gold Glove potential and should have no […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoAlberto Rodriguez Slugs Seven Extra-Base Hits In Big Week
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Alberto Rodriguez originally signed with the Blue Jays in 2017 before they flipped him to Seattle as part of the trade package centered around veteran hurler James Paxton. Rodriguez has now spent parts of three seasons at the High-A level and is having his best year to date. The 22-year-old is […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoTop 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July Updates)
Welcome back RotoBallers to the July update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. With three months of the MLB season in the books, it's time to check in on some fantasy baseball dynasty prospects! Below in this article, you can find our updated top 250 MLB prospect rankings […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoNFL Free Agent Fallers for Fantasy Football - Old Faces, New Places
Free agency can be one of the most exciting times in the NFL. Whether your favorite team is spending big money to be competitive or accumulating draft picks in preparation for a rebuild, every roster move deserves attention and is one puzzle piece in a greater organizational strategy. With that said, NFL general managers and […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoHot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 14
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 13. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoNFL Free Agent Risers for Fantasy Football - Old Faces, New Places
Free agency can be one of the most exciting times in the NFL. Whether your favorite team is spending big money to be competitive or accumulating draft picks in preparation for a rebuild, every roster move deserves attention and is just one puzzle piece in a greater organizational strategy. NFL general managers obviously don't make […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoChristopher Familia Showing Off Insane Power
New York Yankees outfield prospect Christopher Familia signed with the club out of the Dominican Republic in 2018. The left-handed outfielder spent his first two-and-a-half seasons of pro ball at the rookie level before jumping to Single-A last summer. Familia has long been regarded as a power-first player who prioritizes home runs over plate discipline, […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoPayton Martin Producing Great Results In Single-A
Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Payton Martin found his way to the club in the 17th round of the 2022 draft. The North Carolina product was selected directly out of high school, but his young age hasn't stopped him from producing great results in Single-A this year. Martin throws a lively fastball that currently peaks […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoAbimelec Ortiz Showing Off In-Game Power
Texas Rangers prospect Abimelec Ortiz signed with the club after he didn't hear his name called in the 2021 draft. A native of Puerto Rico, Ortiz reached the pros by way of Florida Southwestern State College. He posted uninspiring results through his first two seasons in the organization but has shown massive strides in 2023. […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoVictor Munoz Effective In Latest Start
Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Victor Munoz landed with the club as an international free agent in July 2017 at the age of 16. The organization has deployed him out of the rotation and bullpen, though most of his starts haven't exceeded four or five innings. Munoz boasts a nicely-developed fastball that now registers in […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoThomas Saggese Hitting Well In Minors
Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Thomas Saggese joined the team by way of the shortened 2020 draft. Despite being selected at just 18 years old, he has wasted no time climbing through the minors, reaching Double-A by the end of 2022. Saggese is an aggressive hitter who has flashed power to the pull side from time […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoHot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 13
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 12. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoDalton Rogers Strikes Out 11 In Latest Outing
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Dalton Rogers was a third-round pick in 2022, selected at No. 99 overall. He excelled as a reliever while pitching for Southern Mississippi, and Boston signed him for well under slot value with the intention of shifting him to a rotation role. The left-hander's best pitch is undoubtedly his fastball, […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoTirso Ornelas Making Progress In Double-A
San Diego Padres outfield prospect Tirso Ornelas is a Mexican-born ballplayer who signed with the club in 2017. He has developed nicely in San Diego's farm system, reaching Triple-A for three games in 2022 before ultimately returning to Double-A this season. The left-handed hitter made impressive progress last season by dropping his strikeout rate to […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoJerming Rosario Strikes Out Eight In First High-A Win
Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Jerming Rosario is a 21-year-old starter whom the club signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018. He spent part of 2021, all of 2022, and the beginning of 2023 in Single-A before being bumped up to High-A on May 10. Rosario throws a low-to-mid-90s fastball that has shown some […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoRece Hinds Swats Six Homers In Big Week
Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Rece Hinds was selected in the second round of the 2019 MLB Draft. While he's not viewed among the upper echelon of Reds' prospects, that's far more of a testament to Cincinnati's elite pipeline than Hinds' skill set. In reality, the 22-year-old is a talented athlete who figures to be a […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoCade Povich Delivers Another Fantastic Outing
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Cade Povich is a talented southpaw who was selected in the third round of the 2021 draft by the Twins before being flipped at the trade deadline. While he may not have been viewed as the absolute centerpiece of that trade at the time, he has quickly emerged as a rising […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoChris Williams Showing Off Tremendous Power In Triple-A
Minnesota Twins minor league first baseman Chris Williams isn't a consensus top prospect in the club's farm system, which is truly a shame considering just how much power he has displayed during his time with the organization. A bat-first player, Williams pairs his phenomenal power with a decent walk rate. With that said, strikeouts have […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoJamari Baylor Flashing Potential With New Club
Colorado Rockies infield prospect Jamari Baylor is a former third-round pick who was acquired from the Phillies in May. The 22-year-old is a relatively well-rounded athlete, and although Philadelphia seemed to lose patience in his development, he is already making strides in the Rockies' farm system. Baylor has impressive speed, a strong arm, and decent […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoTommy Mace Tosses Eight-Inning Gem
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Tommy Mace was selected with the 69th overall pick in 2021. He has spent his entire pro career at High-A, though he could be due for a promotion after delivering several strong outings since the start of April. Mace has lost some velocity on his fastball over the last two years, […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoYosy Galan Demonstrating Power In Minors
Texas Rangers outfield prospect Yosy Galan, now 22, signed with the organization out of the Dominican Republic in 2020. There is concern about his hit tool given the fact that he is hitting just .232 with 59 strikeouts through 46 games at the Single-A level this season. His walk rate is average at best, and […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoConnor Phillips Striking Out Batters With Ease
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Connor Phillips continues to have a strong start to the 2023 season in Double-A. A former second-round pick of the Mariners, Phillips was flipped to the Reds in 2022 and has wasted no time establishing himself as one of the organization's most promising pitching prospects. Phillips' best pitch is undoubtedly an […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoLuke Ritter Promoted Following Big Week
New York Mets infield prospect Luke Ritter is a former seventh-round pick who boasts plenty of power and the ability to drive in runs. He was regarded as a phenomenal hitter at Wichita State, and although his offensive production hasn't quite been the same since a 2021 hamate injury, he has still shown flashes of […]
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