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2020 Prospects: The View From Behind the Laptop
11/04
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An introduction to the 2020 Top 10 Prospect lists.
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If Everything Goes to Plan: Are We Actually Developing Innings-Eating Starters?$
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Everyone is talking about the ace-laden rotations shining in the World Series--but how are teams trying to develop those guys?
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Part 2 of our look at interesting players from the NPB Draft.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightProspectus Feature: Julio Rodriguez Plays For the Love of the Game$
10/28
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The joy Rodriguez plays with stems from his childhood in the Dominican Republic.
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10/28
A couple of big performances highlighted the end of the AFL.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTop Prospects
| # | Name | POS | Org | LVL | Age | DOB |
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| 1 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 3B | 
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MLB | 20 | 03/16/1999 |
| 2 | Jo Adell | CF | 
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AAA | 20 | 04/08/1999 |
| 3 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | SS | 
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MLB | 20 | 01/02/1999 |
| 4 | Eloy Jimenez | LF | 
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MLB | 22 | 11/27/1996 |
| 5 | Victor Robles | CF | 
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MLB | 22 | 05/19/1997 |
| 6 | Keston Hiura | 2B | 
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MLB | 22 | 08/02/1996 |
| 7 | Forrest Whitley | P | 
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AA | 21 | 09/15/1997 |
| 8 | Royce Lewis | SS | 
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AA | 20 | 06/05/1999 |
| 9 | Nick Senzel | CF | 
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MLB | 24 | 06/29/1995 |
| 11 | Taylor Trammell | OF |
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AA | 21 | 09/13/1997 |
Prospectus Feature: The Reality of Bus Travel in the Minors$
10/25
Jen Mac Ramos spoke to current prospects about the reality of life in the minor leagues and specifically the toll that bus travel can create for aspiring major leaguers.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightProspectus Team Roundtable: MLB’s Modest Minor League Proposal$
10/24
MLB's opening salvo in their negotiations with Minor League Baseball was bold, to say the least. Our senior prospect staff assembles to discuss the potential ramifications of the proposal.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightMinor League Update: Former No. 1 Picks Show Out$
10/25
Mickey Moniak and Royce Lewis had big days in the AFL.
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| Team | Top Prospect (Top 101 Rank) | Team Top 101 Count | Must-See Affiliate (Prospects to see) | |
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| 1 | |
Fernando Tatis (#3) | 9 | Amarillo Sod Poodles (Taylor Trammell, MacKenzie Gore, Luis Patino) |
| 2 |  |
Wander Franco (#10) | 7 | Charlotte Stone Crabs (Wander Franco, Ronaldo Hernandez) |
| 3 |  |
Ian Anderson (#29) | 8 | Gwinnett Stripers (Ian Anderson, Kyle Wright, Bryse Wilson) |
| 4 | |
Vladimir Guerrero (#1) | 4 | New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Nate Pearson, Kevin Smith) |
| 5 |  |
Jesus Luzardo (#13) | 4 | AZL Athletics Green (Jesus Luzardo) |
| 6 | |
Eloy Jimenez (#4) | 6 | Charlotte Knights (Nick Madrigal, Luis Robert) |
| 7 | |
Jo Adell (#2) | 5 | Salt Lake Bees (Jo Adell, Michael Hermosillo) |
| 8 | |
Royce Lewis (#8) | 3 | Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Royce Lewis, Brusdar Graterol, Alex Kirilloff) |
| 9 | |
Nick Senzel (#9) | 4 | Chattanooga Lookouts (Jonathan India, Tony Santillan) |
| 10 | |
Forrest Whitley (#7) | 5 | Corpus Christi Hooks (Forrest Whitley) |
If Everything Goes to Plan: We Get to Play a Baseball Game, Part One$
9/13
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The minor leagues are more than the top prospects and Matt Winkelman helps put into perspective what the minor leagues-collectively-mean.
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightThe View From Behind The Backstop: Straight in at 101
5/18
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And if it helps, I mean even slightly at all, it’s best to dust yourself down and get straight back on the horse.
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