Minors: Classification Reports: High Class A
After Trades, Sebastian Valle Is Clearly Phillies' Catcher Of The Future
Sep. 12, 2011
After trading away Lou Marson and Travis d'Arnaud, Sebastian Valle is the Phillies' top remaining catcher of the future. [...] Continue Reading »
Fuentes' Offense Is Trying To Catch Up To His Glove
Aug. 23, 2011
Reymond Fuentes' offense is trying to catch up to his speed and defense. [...] Continue Reading »
Barrett Loux Happy To Get Chance To Prove He's Healthy
Aug. 17, 2011
Last summer, all righthander Barret Loux could do was watch, as his dream of playing professional baseball crumbled in front of him. [...] Continue Reading »
Jarred Cosart Hopes To Lead Next Wave Of Phillies Pitchers
Jun. 2, 2011
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A's Rashun Dixon Turning Tools Into Skills
May. 19, 2011
A's outfielder Rashun Dixon has plenty of athletic ability, but he knows that he has to improve his hitting if he's going to achieve his dreams of a big league career. [...] Continue Reading »
Olt Finds His Groove In Return To Myrtle Beach
May. 3, 2011
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Diamondbacks' Davidson Happy To Shelve DH Role
Apr. 21, 2011
For the last month of last season, Matt Davidson was able to escape his shadow in the Diamondbacks organization. Even with a rough month at the plate, he started to get comfortable in the field. [...] Continue Reading »
Moore Rebounds From Disaster To Dominance
Sep. 14, 2010
If there was ever any doubt that the art of pitching is a delicate ballet, a study of Matt Moore's season would prove it. [...] Continue Reading »
Villar Finds Out He's In Demand
Aug. 25, 2010
His value outside of the organization was unknown to the Dominican-born shortstop. Focused only on what he could do for his team, Jonathan Villar was unaware of the particulars. [...] Continue Reading »
Royals Sticking With Myers Behind The Plate
Aug. 11, 2010
Wil Myers seems split into two distinct baseball players. There is Wil Myers at the plate, the prospect who makes the game look effortless, who doesn't wear batting gloves, whose coaches say they have yet to find a legitimate hole in his swing. And there is Wil Myers crouching behind the plate, the self-described raw player, "The Unnatural." [...] Continue Reading »
Gose's Gamble Requires Long-Term View
Jul. 28, 2010
Anthony Gose is running a lot, but he's finding much harder to steal in the Florida State League. [...] Continue Reading »
'Cage-Killer' Green Is A Hit With Ports Coaches
Jul. 19, 2010
With all of five professional games under his belt, Grant Green lasted just more than two weeks in major league camp during spring training before the Athletics reassigned him. But it didn't even take that long for Oakland's coaching staff to give the 2009 first-rounder a nickname. [...] Continue Reading »
Delgado Joins Casts Of Aces In Myrtle Beach
Jun. 29, 2010
Myrtle Beach pitching coach Kent Willis has been a pitching coach in the Braves organization for 15 years. He also pitched in four different organizations during his playing days. Yet even he admits the collection of pitching talent the Pelicans have amassed this season is an once-in-a-lifetime group. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' Hendriks Makes A Quick Impression
Jun. 21, 2010
Liam Hendriks admits that most Australian players have fewer adjustments to make to playing in the U.S. than their Latin American counterparts, thanks to the lack of a language barrier. But coming to the U.S. from Perth, on Australia's Indian Ocean-facing west coast, Hendriks still has had to get used to American culture and American food. [...] Continue Reading »
Jansen Finds His Calling On Pitcher's Mound
May. 20, 2010
Converted catcher Kenley Jansen is among a talented Inland Empire rotation that includes Ethan Martin and Aaron Miller. [...] Continue Reading »
Wiry Abreu Flies Under The Radar
Apr. 22, 2010
As Abner Abreu uses his effortless, righthanded swing to stroke ball after ball into deep right field during batting practice at Grainger Stadium, Rouglas Odor is taken back in time. Odor, a Kinston Indians infielder in the early 1990s and now the team's hitting coach, sees in Abreu snapshots of a former teammate who went on to become one of baseball's elite hitters. "Manny Ramirez," Odor said. "He reminds me of Manny when he was young." [...] Continue Reading »
Padres' Simon Castro Seeks Short Cal League Stay
Apr. 9, 2010
The Padres always believed that strapping righthander Simon Castro had the potential to become something special. They just didn't think it would happen so quickly for the 22-year-old. [...] Continue Reading »
Getting Stronger
Sep. 14, 2009
For most 20-year-olds, September means a return to college. For those playing in the minors, it's a welcome change as the grind of a 140-game season comes to a close. But September has a different ring for Michael Burgess. He's ready for more. [...] Continue Reading »
Stealth Prospect
Sep. 2, 2009
Besides having righthander Jake Arrieta and lefthander Troy Patton in Triple-A Norfolk, very quietly lefthander Zach Britton has been making a name for himself in the Carolina League. [...] Continue Reading »
Withrow Back On Track In 2009
Aug. 13, 2009
Chris Withrow only pitched four innings in 2008, but the 2007 first-round pick powered through the California League this year before advancing to Double-A Chattanooga. [...] Continue Reading »
Captain Comeback
Aug. 3, 2009
Jon Lester isn't the only Red Sox who has beaten cancer. [...] Continue Reading »
Rolling Manatees
Jul. 16, 2009
The first half was a good one for high Class A Brevard County. Righthander Evan Anundsen and outfielder Caleb Gindl are largely responsible for the Manatees' hot start. [...] Continue Reading »
Storm Warning
Jul. 1, 2009
The Padres' draft bonanza in 2007 netted some solid minor league contributors. And four of the five arms in Lake Elsinore's rotation came from that very draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Highs And Lows
May. 21, 2009
To Alvarez, taken second overall last June by the Pirates and now a member of the Lynchburg Hillcats, his new surroundings are actually pretty neat. Even the bus rides. That much is clear as he leans against the back outfield wall and smiles. [...] Continue Reading »
Right On Track
May. 6, 2009
Yonder Alonso, the Reds 2008 first-round pick, has given the Reds plenty of reasons to be happy about their choice. [...] Continue Reading »
Spring Surprise
Apr. 23, 2009
In a move surprising for its timing and heavy financial impact, the Mariners late in camp re-drew plans for righthander Phillippe Aumont, their 2007 top pick, and did so with an eye toward an expeditious path to the majors. [...] Continue Reading »
Stacked In San Jose
Apr. 9, 2009
Presented this scenario, Tim Alderson broke into a pretty wide grin: What if at midseason the Giants told him to catch an east-bound flight out of the California League? With young lefty Madison Bumgarner sitting in the seat next to him? [...] Continue Reading »
Praising His Prowess
Aug. 26, 2008
While Matt LaPorta may have been the better prospect the Indians acquired this season, Carlos Santana is turning some heads in the minor leagues. [...] Continue Reading »
Disciplined Values
Aug. 12, 2008
Logan Morrison's use of discipline has him resting atop several leader boards in the Florida State League. [...] Continue Reading »
Aggressive Heretic
Jul. 28, 2008
The Red Sox organization preaches patience, making Josh Reddick somewhat of a heretic. [...] Continue Reading »
After Trades, Sebastian Valle Is Clearly Phillies' Catcher Of The Future
Sep. 12, 2011
After trading away Lou Marson and Travis d'Arnaud, Sebastian Valle is the Phillies' top remaining catcher of the future. [...] Continue Reading »
Fuentes' Offense Is Trying To Catch Up To His Glove
Aug. 23, 2011
Reymond Fuentes' offense is trying to catch up to his speed and defense. [...] Continue Reading »
Barrett Loux Happy To Get Chance To Prove He's Healthy
Aug. 17, 2011
Last summer, all righthander Barret Loux could do was watch, as his dream of playing professional baseball crumbled in front of him. [...] Continue Reading »
Jarred Cosart Hopes To Lead Next Wave Of Phillies Pitchers
Jun. 2, 2011
[...] Continue Reading »
A's Rashun Dixon Turning Tools Into Skills
May. 19, 2011
A's outfielder Rashun Dixon has plenty of athletic ability, but he knows that he has to improve his hitting if he's going to achieve his dreams of a big league career. [...] Continue Reading »
Olt Finds His Groove In Return To Myrtle Beach
May. 3, 2011
[...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks' Davidson Happy To Shelve DH Role
Apr. 21, 2011
For the last month of last season, Matt Davidson was able to escape his shadow in the Diamondbacks organization. Even with a rough month at the plate, he started to get comfortable in the field. [...] Continue Reading »
Moore Rebounds From Disaster To Dominance
Sep. 14, 2010
If there was ever any doubt that the art of pitching is a delicate ballet, a study of Matt Moore's season would prove it. [...] Continue Reading »
Villar Finds Out He's In Demand
Aug. 25, 2010
His value outside of the organization was unknown to the Dominican-born shortstop. Focused only on what he could do for his team, Jonathan Villar was unaware of the particulars. [...] Continue Reading »
Royals Sticking With Myers Behind The Plate
Aug. 11, 2010
Wil Myers seems split into two distinct baseball players. There is Wil Myers at the plate, the prospect who makes the game look effortless, who doesn't wear batting gloves, whose coaches say they have yet to find a legitimate hole in his swing. And there is Wil Myers crouching behind the plate, the self-described raw player, "The Unnatural." [...] Continue Reading »
Gose's Gamble Requires Long-Term View
Jul. 28, 2010
Anthony Gose is running a lot, but he's finding much harder to steal in the Florida State League. [...] Continue Reading »
'Cage-Killer' Green Is A Hit With Ports Coaches
Jul. 19, 2010
With all of five professional games under his belt, Grant Green lasted just more than two weeks in major league camp during spring training before the Athletics reassigned him. But it didn't even take that long for Oakland's coaching staff to give the 2009 first-rounder a nickname. [...] Continue Reading »
Delgado Joins Casts Of Aces In Myrtle Beach
Jun. 29, 2010
Myrtle Beach pitching coach Kent Willis has been a pitching coach in the Braves organization for 15 years. He also pitched in four different organizations during his playing days. Yet even he admits the collection of pitching talent the Pelicans have amassed this season is an once-in-a-lifetime group. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' Hendriks Makes A Quick Impression
Jun. 21, 2010
Liam Hendriks admits that most Australian players have fewer adjustments to make to playing in the U.S. than their Latin American counterparts, thanks to the lack of a language barrier. But coming to the U.S. from Perth, on Australia's Indian Ocean-facing west coast, Hendriks still has had to get used to American culture and American food. [...] Continue Reading »
Jansen Finds His Calling On Pitcher's Mound
May. 20, 2010
Converted catcher Kenley Jansen is among a talented Inland Empire rotation that includes Ethan Martin and Aaron Miller. [...] Continue Reading »
Wiry Abreu Flies Under The Radar
Apr. 22, 2010
As Abner Abreu uses his effortless, righthanded swing to stroke ball after ball into deep right field during batting practice at Grainger Stadium, Rouglas Odor is taken back in time. Odor, a Kinston Indians infielder in the early 1990s and now the team's hitting coach, sees in Abreu snapshots of a former teammate who went on to become one of baseball's elite hitters. "Manny Ramirez," Odor said. "He reminds me of Manny when he was young." [...] Continue Reading »
Padres' Simon Castro Seeks Short Cal League Stay
Apr. 9, 2010
The Padres always believed that strapping righthander Simon Castro had the potential to become something special. They just didn't think it would happen so quickly for the 22-year-old. [...] Continue Reading »
Getting Stronger
Sep. 14, 2009
For most 20-year-olds, September means a return to college. For those playing in the minors, it's a welcome change as the grind of a 140-game season comes to a close. But September has a different ring for Michael Burgess. He's ready for more. [...] Continue Reading »
Stealth Prospect
Sep. 2, 2009
Besides having righthander Jake Arrieta and lefthander Troy Patton in Triple-A Norfolk, very quietly lefthander Zach Britton has been making a name for himself in the Carolina League. [...] Continue Reading »
Withrow Back On Track In 2009
Aug. 13, 2009
Chris Withrow only pitched four innings in 2008, but the 2007 first-round pick powered through the California League this year before advancing to Double-A Chattanooga. [...] Continue Reading »
Captain Comeback
Aug. 3, 2009
Jon Lester isn't the only Red Sox who has beaten cancer. [...] Continue Reading »
Rolling Manatees
Jul. 16, 2009
The first half was a good one for high Class A Brevard County. Righthander Evan Anundsen and outfielder Caleb Gindl are largely responsible for the Manatees' hot start. [...] Continue Reading »
Storm Warning
Jul. 1, 2009
The Padres' draft bonanza in 2007 netted some solid minor league contributors. And four of the five arms in Lake Elsinore's rotation came from that very draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Highs And Lows
May. 21, 2009
To Alvarez, taken second overall last June by the Pirates and now a member of the Lynchburg Hillcats, his new surroundings are actually pretty neat. Even the bus rides. That much is clear as he leans against the back outfield wall and smiles. [...] Continue Reading »
Right On Track
May. 6, 2009
Yonder Alonso, the Reds 2008 first-round pick, has given the Reds plenty of reasons to be happy about their choice. [...] Continue Reading »
Spring Surprise
Apr. 23, 2009
In a move surprising for its timing and heavy financial impact, the Mariners late in camp re-drew plans for righthander Phillippe Aumont, their 2007 top pick, and did so with an eye toward an expeditious path to the majors. [...] Continue Reading »
Stacked In San Jose
Apr. 9, 2009
Presented this scenario, Tim Alderson broke into a pretty wide grin: What if at midseason the Giants told him to catch an east-bound flight out of the California League? With young lefty Madison Bumgarner sitting in the seat next to him? [...] Continue Reading »
Praising His Prowess
Aug. 26, 2008
While Matt LaPorta may have been the better prospect the Indians acquired this season, Carlos Santana is turning some heads in the minor leagues. [...] Continue Reading »
Disciplined Values
Aug. 12, 2008
Logan Morrison's use of discipline has him resting atop several leader boards in the Florida State League. [...] Continue Reading »
Aggressive Heretic
Jul. 28, 2008
The Red Sox organization preaches patience, making Josh Reddick somewhat of a heretic. [...] Continue Reading »
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