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Vaughn Grissom Enjoys Big Week In Minors
Atlanta Braves infield prospect Vaughn Grissom has looked great since being drafted in the 11th round of the 2019 draft. Since then, he has moved his way into sixth on MLB Pipeline's ranking of Braves prospects. He is a well-balanced hitter at the plate, showing great patience, composure, and a knack for seeing the ball […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoLogan Allen Delivers Strong Outing In Double-A
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen is a talented southpaw who has quickly progressed through the club's farm system. Now, he's dominating in Double-A with his sights set on an MLB debut in 2023. Allen ranks eighth among MLB Pipeline's Guardians prospects thanks to his well-rounded pitching profile and great command. He has a low-90s heater […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoLogan Allen Delivers Strong Outing In Triple-A
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen is a talented southpaw who has quickly progressed through the club's farm system. Now, he's dominating in Double-A with his sights set on an MLB debut in 2023. Allen ranks eighth among MLB Pipeline's Guardians prospects thanks to his well-rounded pitching profile and great command. He has a low-90s heater […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoHot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 10
The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoRuben Ibarra Boasts Power In Minors
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Ruben Ibarra was selected in the fourth round of last year's draft thanks to his impressive power and solid fielding at first base. Since then, he has shown an ability to put baseballs in play, launch home runs, and drive in runs. He's also surprisingly athletic for someone who checks in […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoDavis Schneider Has Big Week In Minors
Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Davis Schneider has made a slow progression through the minors since being drafted in the 28th round of the 2017 draft. Currently in High-A, Schneider boasts solid discipline at the plate with a knack for drawing walks, and he also has above-average speed on the basepaths. Power-wise, Schneider projects as […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoJuan Carela Strikes Out Nine In Shutout
New York Yankees pitching prospect Juan Carela is a talented 20-year-old right-hander. Signed out of the Dominican Republic for $335,000 in 2018, Carela has a solid fastball that pairs nicely with his lethal breaking ball. The latter can be quite effective when he attempts to shut down batters who face a two-strike count. There are […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoTrey Hair Slugging Homers In Double-A
Texas Rangers third base prospect Trey Hair put on a power display during the past week of Double-A action. Originally drafted by the Rays in the 34th round of the 2017 draft but released one season later, Hair signed a minor league deal with Texas midway through 2021. He spent last season in High-A before […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoWill Brennan Raking Since Promotion To Triple-A
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Will Brennan continues to impress in the minors. Ranked 30th on MLB Pipeline's list of Cleveland prospects, Brennan is a talented left-handed hitter who boasts great vision at the plate. Not only does he locate strikes and ignore balls, but he's able to essentially watch the ball right into the zone […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoHot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 9
The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoJuan Mercedes Throws Back-To-Back Gems
Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Juan Mercedes' rise through the lower levels of the minors hasn't been fast by any means, but he has shown enough developmental improvement to keep Seattle's front office satisfied. Specifically, Mercedes has boasted improved command, a bit more velocity on his low-to-mid-90s fastball, and more control on his secondary offerings. Just […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoColin Barber Puts Power On Display
Houston Astros outfield prospect Colin Barber was limited to just 44 games from 2019 to 2021, but he looked solid during that window and has only gotten better during a more normal 2022 campaign. Barber demonstrates an ability to work deep into counts, forcing pitchers to eventually make a mistake pitch that he can drive. […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoDJ Herz Pitching Excellent In Minors
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect DJ Herz continues to turn heads in the minors. Herz fell to the eighth round of the 2019 draft, where Chicago scooped him up and managed to ink him to an above-slot deal. The talented prep southpaw had caught their attention thanks to his electric arm and solid command. After parts […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoTroy Johnston Continues To Mash In Double-A
Miami Marlins first baseman Troy Johnston mashed the ball as a junior at Gonzaga, putting his name on the draft radar. He ended up finding his way to Miami in the 17th round of the 2019 draft and has climbed through the lower levels of the minors ever since. Johnston's best tool is his hitting. […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoKelvin Caceres Strikes Out Nine In Single-A Outing
Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Kelvin Caceres hasn't advanced much through the levels of affiliated ball since being signed as an international free agent in 2018. He spent his first two years in Rookie ball and the last two in Single-A. Although a speedier progression would be ideal for the 22-year-old, his production on the […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoJackson Chourio Enjoys Hot Week In Single-A
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio signed with the Brewers out of Venezuela for $1.8 million at the start of 2021. The 18-year-old has impressed through two minor league seasons, though 2022 has clearly been the better of the two years. Ranked ninth among MLB Pipeline's Brewers prospects, Chourio has an impressive ability to know […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoHot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 8
The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoYordan Alvarez Snaps On-Base Streak
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez's seven-game on-base streak came to an end against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Seattle shut out Houston, 6-0. Alvarez's overall offensive production has decreased this season, as evidenced by his .247/.351/.534 slash line. However, his power in 2022 has increased. In fact, his […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoFreddie Freeman Extends On-Base Streak With Pair Of Walks
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and two walks against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. He also scored a run in the contest. Freeman has reached base in six consecutive contests and owns an 8-for-23 line with four doubles, one homer, seven RBI, and two walks during that span. […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoRafael Devers Logs Four Hits On Saturday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 4-for-5 with a double, three singles, and a strikeout during Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Although he wound up going 0-for-4 in Game 2, Devers' overall production at the plate this season has been otherworldly. He ranks among the top 10 percent of […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoGerrit Cole Strikes Out 10 Rays Batters
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole allowed just one run, two hits, and three walks over six innings of work against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. He also struck out 10 batters, though it was all for naught as Tampa Bay's late push gave them a 3-1 win over New York. Cole, of […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoJose Ramirez Homers In Big Win Over Detroit
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and three-run triple against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Before all was said and done, he also drew a walk and scored three times. Ramirez has put on a show lately, going 8-for-20 with three homers, seven extra-base hits, two walks, two stolen […]
Andersen Pickard 2 years agoHot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 7
The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years agoMatt Gorski Slaughtering Baseballs In Minors
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Matt Gorski is a physical, athletic outfielder with a defense-first skill set. The strong 24-year-old is known for his ability to cover all of the outfield positions like a champ, using his reliable glove and surprising speed to make plays all across the outfield grass. While he has shown no problem playing […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years agoJorbit Vivas Producing Hits In Minors
Los Angeles Dodgers second base prospect Jorbit Vivas signed for $300,000 back in 2017. The Venezuelan prospect has long been regarded as a talented hitter with great contact and an elite knack for putting the ball in play. Just 5-foot-10, Vivas has a good feel for the zone and his overall presence at the plate. […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years agoConnor Jones Delivers Shutout In New Organization
Seattle Mariners minor league pitching prospect Connor Jones continues to post solid numbers in Double-A. A second-round draft selection of the Cardinals back in 2016, Jones was released this past April after a tough year at Triple-A. He signed with the Mariners organization in no time and has since demonstrated strong outings on the mound. […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years agoHunter Gaddis Flirts With Perfection
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Hunter Gaddis continues to post impressive numbers at the Double-A level. Drafted out of Georgia State in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft, the right-handed starter boasts a mid-90s fastball and an impressive 12-6 curveball with lethal looping action. His slider is equally effective, generating swings and misses with […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years agoLogan O'Hoppe Mashing Homers In Minors
Philadelphia Phillies catching prospect Logan O'Hoppe has made an impressive rise from 23rd-round pick in 2018 to No. 5 Phillies prospect on MLB Pipeline's latest list. The backstop, who initially signed an over-slot deal to lure him away from college, made noticeable strides during the 2020 season when COVID-19 allowed him to train at Philadelphia's […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years agoKyle Stowers Dominating In Triple-A
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Kyle Stowers has hit the ball incredibly well as of late. He is now 12-for-25 with five homers, 10 RBI, five walks, and six strikeouts over the course of his last six games. Drafted with the 71st pick back in 2019, Stowers is a talented outfielder with a gorgeous swing and […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years agoGeorge Springer Extends Streak Versus Reds
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer went 1-for-3 with a strikeout and run against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. He has now logged a base hit in six consecutive games. The veteran outfielder is slashing .271/.340/.486 with seven homers, 22 RBI, a 22.4 percent strikeout rate, and 7.1 percent walk rate. He has posted high-level […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago