Prospects: Prospect Diary

Dirk's Back
Nov. 10, 2009
Our own Non-Prospect, Dirk Hayhurst, is back with a new diary entry from his time in the major leagues. [...] Continue Reading »

Suitcase Chronicles: Answering The Mail
Nov. 5, 2009
For this week's Suitcase Chronicle, Garrett Broshuis is going to the e-mailbag. [...] Continue Reading »

Scout's Diary: AFL Still A Great Secret
Oct. 20, 2009
Our scout diarist explains why this is his favorite time of the year. [...] Continue Reading »

Our Suitcase Chronicler Heads Home
Oct. 14, 2009
Garrett Broshuis heads home after a long season. [...] Continue Reading »

Playoff Time Is Good News/Bad News For Players
Sep. 22, 2009
Playoff time is good news and bad news for a minor league baseball player. [...] Continue Reading »

Freedom Can Be Overrated
Sep. 10, 2009
During a long season, a minor league pitcher really misses having his wife around. [...] Continue Reading »

Suitcase Chronicles: An Unexpected Ending
Aug. 21, 2009
A prank war ended in an unfortunate way as Garrett Broshuis explains. [...] Continue Reading »

Suitcase Chronicles: Packing The Bags Again
Jul. 31, 2009
After being sent back to Double-A, Garrett Broshuis reflects on what's been a topsy-turvy first half of the season. [...] Continue Reading »

Scout's Diary: How To Get A Job
Jul. 15, 2009
"You are a baseball scout? Man, that's a great job. How can I get a job like that?" As I mentioned before, I hear that all the time. Well, today's the day I answer the question. My first answer is, "Play pro baseball or be related to a Major League front office executive." Sad to say, that is pretty true, but it's obviously not that simple. And that answer's probably not going to help you. So here's one that might. [...] Continue Reading »

Suitcase Chronicles: Keep Your Bags Packed
Jul. 14, 2009
Garrett Broshuis recently had a whirlwind week. [...] Continue Reading »

Prospect Diary: "Hey Number 47"
Jun. 22, 2009
Our Prospect Diarist gives some of the ins-and-outs of autograph etiquitte. [...] Continue Reading »

Prospect Diary: What Draft Day Is Like
Jun. 8, 2009
Garrett Broshuis remembers his draft day. [...] Continue Reading »

Scout's Diary: Please Don't Rain
Jun. 2, 2009
There may be no sadder result to a baseball game than the rainout. [...] Continue Reading »

Prospect Diary: It's A Battle
May. 20, 2009
Garrett Broshuis adjusts to working out of the bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »

Prospect Diary: Going Back In Time
May. 5, 2009
Garret Broshuis is back in San Jose, where he was part of a championship team four years ago. [...] Continue Reading »

Scout's Diary: More Than A Number
Apr. 23, 2009
Our scout's second diary entry looks back at Nick Adenhart. [...] Continue Reading »

Prospect Diary: Unexpected Setback
Apr. 16, 2009
There's nothing like a firm punch in the stomach to wake you up in the morning, especially when it comes on the last day of spring training. [...] Continue Reading »

Watch And Worry
Apr. 1, 2009
Garret Broshuis explains why spring training is not all green grass and the joy of spring for minor leaguers. [...] Continue Reading »

Survival Is Key
Mar. 26, 2009
Garrett Broshuis tries to walk the tightrope of working hard but not too hard at spring training. [...] Continue Reading »

Are You Ready For The Season?
Mar. 9, 2009
Garrett Broshuis, our newest Prospect Diarist, gets ready to head to spring training. [...] Continue Reading »

Non-Prospect Diary: Faith & Prosperity
Mar. 4, 2009
Dirk's back with a tale from the road. [...] Continue Reading »

Non-Prospect Diary
Dec. 18, 2008
Dirk Hayhurst, prankster, get a teammate good with the help of instant messenger. [...] Continue Reading »

Non-Prospect Diary: A Tough Visit
Oct. 13, 2008
Dirk Hayhurst explains how a visit to sick children at the hospital is a difficult but necessary trip. [...] Continue Reading »

Bromberg Gets Down To Details
Oct. 7, 2008
Over lunch at a Southern California deli, BA's Dave Perkin sat down with Twins prospect David Bromberg, the newly minted minor league strikeouts leader, and his father Mike to talk pitching drills, life in the minor leagues and Bromberg's home run prowess. [...] Continue Reading »

Non-Prospect Diary
Sep. 16, 2008
Dirk Hayhurst recounts an off day from his minor league days. [...] Continue Reading »

Non-Prospect No More
Aug. 22, 2008
The author of BA's Non-Prospect Diary, Dirk Hayhurst, gets called up by the Padres. [...] Continue Reading »

Non Prospect Diary: Beware Of The Garfoose
Aug. 6, 2008
Dirk Hayhurst explains where baseballs come from, and why we should never taken them for granted. [...] Continue Reading »

Non-Prospect Diary: Gas Attack
Jul. 28, 2008
The gilded sign above the hotel read, "Welcome Guests" but if you ask me, the sentiment was wasted. None of us were happy to be back in this dump. The last time I was here, the air conditioner was busted, the roof leaked, and I caught a Tarantula. Not only did my suit case get wet, but now every time I try to sleep I'm afraid I'm going to wake up to something from Arachnophobia crawling around on my face. Welcome indeed. [...] Continue Reading »

Non-Prospect Diary: Eight Hairy Legs
Jul. 17, 2008
Dirk Hayhurt's latest entry in his non-prospect diary explains how a rainy night can be brightened by a furry little friend. [...] Continue Reading »

Non-Prospect Diary: June 6
Jun. 6, 2008
The fans are shocked, I'm shocked, it's not like this happens all the time, but I'm doing it. I make my way through them, nudging shoulders and excusing myself as I approach the boy. The other children swarming around me beg for the ball in my hand. Some attempt to pry it loose, their little fingers picking at the lock of my grip. I don't let go. I have earmarked it for someone else. [...] Continue Reading »