Prospects: Prospect Q & A
Prospect Q&A: Bobby Brownlie
Aug. 31, 2007
Bobby Brownlie explains what it's like to go from top prospect to indy leaguer and back to affiliate ball. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Matt Whitney
Aug. 29, 2007
Matt Whitney has resurrected his career with a strong 2007 season. Whitney tries to explain his turnaround in a new Prospect Q&A. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Clayton Kershaw
Jul. 25, 2007
Clayton Kershaw talks with Baseball America about his first full pro season. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Clayton Mortensen
Jul. 18, 2007
A Q&A with Cardinals righthander Clayton Mortensen. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Ty Weeden
Jun. 29, 2007
New Lowell Spinner catcher Ty Weeden sits down for a Q&A with Baseball America. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Matt Antonelli
Jun. 5, 2007
Baseball America talks with Padres prospect Matt Antonelli. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Gio Gonzalez
May. 31, 2007
Gio Gonzalez has already been traded for two big leaguers in his brief career, but the 21-year-old White Sox lefthander is about as loose and laid back as it gets. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Preston Mattingly
May. 22, 2007
David Laurila talks with Dodgers prospect Preston Mattingly. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Eddy Martinez-Esteve
May. 16, 2007
Q&A with Giants minor league slugger Eddy Martinez-Esteve. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Rick Vanden Hurk
May. 10, 2007
Marlins righthander Rick Vanden Hurk fully expected to start the season at Double-A Carolina. He rode the bus from Jupiter, Fla., with the Mudcats. He made the first road trip of the year to Birmingham, when he received a suspicious phone call from the Marlins' brass. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Chase Wright
May. 3, 2007
David Laurila talks with Chase Wright about becoming a name in the record books in only his second major league start. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Brian Barton
May. 1, 2007
Coming into last season, Brian Barton was an unknown commodity. Every club passed on Barton in 2004, figuring the brilliant student with an aerospace engineering degree wasn't committed to the game and would eventually go to work for Boeing—a company he once interned for. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Drew Stubbs
Mar. 22, 2007
Drew Stubbs explains what he's working on as a hitter, how his speed is ahead of his power, and his hidden talent. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Jair Jurrjens
Mar. 21, 2007
Jair Jurrjens can pitch in four languages. A 21-year-old righthander from Curacao, in the Netherlands Antilles, he can also spot up a fastball that tops out at 97 mph. He sat down with David Laurila in spring training to talk about his career and pitching philosophy. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Michael Bowden
Mar. 6, 2007
Michael Bowden talks baseball, Clay Buchholz and Bears. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Jacob McGee
Feb. 21, 2007
Part of a large group of excellent prospects who are making their way up through the Devil Rays' system, Jacob McGee has the potential to be a power lefty atop a contender's rotation. The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder features a fastball that sits in the 90-94 range but can touch 96 as well as an impressive joint personality breaking ball (explained later) and a changeup that is coming along well. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Amaury Cazana-Marti
Nov. 16, 2006
Cardinals outfielder Amaury Cazana-Marti sits down to talk about his defection from Cuba and his slow acclimation to life in the States. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Donald Veal
Nov. 1, 2006
Donnie Veal explains his post-baseball plans, why he has two curveballs and how slowing down could speed his development. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Andrew Miller
Oct. 26, 2006
Tigers lefthander Andrew Miller discusses watching his second World Series of the year and his mustache plans for the future. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Daniel Bard
Oct. 12, 2006
Red Sox 2006 first-rounder Daniel Bard has yet to throw a pitch professionally, but we caught up with him during Boston's instructional league in Fort Myers, Fla., where he's learning the ropes and opening eyes with his upper-90s heat. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Indians Righthander Adam Miller
Sep. 18, 2006
Indians righthander Adam Miller was just OK until midseason, when he added a two-seam fastball and took off—earning pitcher of the year honors in the Double-A Eastern League. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Philip Hughes
Sep. 11, 2006
Baseball America sits down with Yankees top prospect Philip Hughes. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Carlos Carrasco
Sep. 7, 2006
After signing for $300,000 in 2003, the Phillies' Carlos Carrasco was a major disappointment during his first two seasons. The nadir was 2005 when he went 1-7, 7.04 after opening the season with low Class A Lakewood and was demoted. Back at Lakewood this year, the 19-year-old Venezuelan has found his stride and has established himself as one of the better pitching prospects in the South Atlantic League. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: C.J. Henry
Aug. 29, 2006
C.J. Henry talks about being traded from the Yankees to the Philles. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Ryan Khoury
Aug. 17, 2006
Ryan Khoury feels like a kid stealing candy. Boston's 12th-round pick in the 2006 draft, Khoury was promoted from short-season Lowell to Triple-A Pawtucket on Aug. 3, to help fill a need in the PawSox infield when Enrique Wilson retired. To the surprise of many, the former walk-on at the University of Utah is still there. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Scott Campbell
Aug. 17, 2006
Matt Meyers catches up with the first player out of New Zealand ever drafted, Blue Jays infielder Scott Campbell, at the New York-Penn League all-star game. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Jeremy Sowers
Jun. 20, 2006
Talking music and politics with Indians lefthander Jeremy Sowers. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Sean Gallagher
Jun. 13, 2006
In this week's Prospect Q&A, we sit down with Cubs righthander Sean Gallagher, minutes before he was promoted to Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Brandon Moss
May. 30, 2006
This week, we turn to Red Sox outfielder Brandon Moss, who is scuffling at Double-A Portland. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Hunter Pence
May. 23, 2006
Astros outfielder Hunter Pence is currently tied for the minor league lead with 13 home runs at Double-A Corpus Christi. We sat down with Pence in this week's Prospect Q&A. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Bobby Brownlie
Aug. 31, 2007
Bobby Brownlie explains what it's like to go from top prospect to indy leaguer and back to affiliate ball. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Matt Whitney
Aug. 29, 2007
Matt Whitney has resurrected his career with a strong 2007 season. Whitney tries to explain his turnaround in a new Prospect Q&A. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Clayton Kershaw
Jul. 25, 2007
Clayton Kershaw talks with Baseball America about his first full pro season. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Clayton Mortensen
Jul. 18, 2007
A Q&A with Cardinals righthander Clayton Mortensen. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Ty Weeden
Jun. 29, 2007
New Lowell Spinner catcher Ty Weeden sits down for a Q&A with Baseball America. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Matt Antonelli
Jun. 5, 2007
Baseball America talks with Padres prospect Matt Antonelli. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Gio Gonzalez
May. 31, 2007
Gio Gonzalez has already been traded for two big leaguers in his brief career, but the 21-year-old White Sox lefthander is about as loose and laid back as it gets. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Preston Mattingly
May. 22, 2007
David Laurila talks with Dodgers prospect Preston Mattingly. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Eddy Martinez-Esteve
May. 16, 2007
Q&A with Giants minor league slugger Eddy Martinez-Esteve. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Rick Vanden Hurk
May. 10, 2007
Marlins righthander Rick Vanden Hurk fully expected to start the season at Double-A Carolina. He rode the bus from Jupiter, Fla., with the Mudcats. He made the first road trip of the year to Birmingham, when he received a suspicious phone call from the Marlins' brass. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Chase Wright
May. 3, 2007
David Laurila talks with Chase Wright about becoming a name in the record books in only his second major league start. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Brian Barton
May. 1, 2007
Coming into last season, Brian Barton was an unknown commodity. Every club passed on Barton in 2004, figuring the brilliant student with an aerospace engineering degree wasn't committed to the game and would eventually go to work for Boeing—a company he once interned for. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Drew Stubbs
Mar. 22, 2007
Drew Stubbs explains what he's working on as a hitter, how his speed is ahead of his power, and his hidden talent. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Jair Jurrjens
Mar. 21, 2007
Jair Jurrjens can pitch in four languages. A 21-year-old righthander from Curacao, in the Netherlands Antilles, he can also spot up a fastball that tops out at 97 mph. He sat down with David Laurila in spring training to talk about his career and pitching philosophy. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Michael Bowden
Mar. 6, 2007
Michael Bowden talks baseball, Clay Buchholz and Bears. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Jacob McGee
Feb. 21, 2007
Part of a large group of excellent prospects who are making their way up through the Devil Rays' system, Jacob McGee has the potential to be a power lefty atop a contender's rotation. The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder features a fastball that sits in the 90-94 range but can touch 96 as well as an impressive joint personality breaking ball (explained later) and a changeup that is coming along well. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Amaury Cazana-Marti
Nov. 16, 2006
Cardinals outfielder Amaury Cazana-Marti sits down to talk about his defection from Cuba and his slow acclimation to life in the States. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Donald Veal
Nov. 1, 2006
Donnie Veal explains his post-baseball plans, why he has two curveballs and how slowing down could speed his development. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Andrew Miller
Oct. 26, 2006
Tigers lefthander Andrew Miller discusses watching his second World Series of the year and his mustache plans for the future. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Daniel Bard
Oct. 12, 2006
Red Sox 2006 first-rounder Daniel Bard has yet to throw a pitch professionally, but we caught up with him during Boston's instructional league in Fort Myers, Fla., where he's learning the ropes and opening eyes with his upper-90s heat. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Indians Righthander Adam Miller
Sep. 18, 2006
Indians righthander Adam Miller was just OK until midseason, when he added a two-seam fastball and took off—earning pitcher of the year honors in the Double-A Eastern League. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Philip Hughes
Sep. 11, 2006
Baseball America sits down with Yankees top prospect Philip Hughes. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Carlos Carrasco
Sep. 7, 2006
After signing for $300,000 in 2003, the Phillies' Carlos Carrasco was a major disappointment during his first two seasons. The nadir was 2005 when he went 1-7, 7.04 after opening the season with low Class A Lakewood and was demoted. Back at Lakewood this year, the 19-year-old Venezuelan has found his stride and has established himself as one of the better pitching prospects in the South Atlantic League. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: C.J. Henry
Aug. 29, 2006
C.J. Henry talks about being traded from the Yankees to the Philles. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Ryan Khoury
Aug. 17, 2006
Ryan Khoury feels like a kid stealing candy. Boston's 12th-round pick in the 2006 draft, Khoury was promoted from short-season Lowell to Triple-A Pawtucket on Aug. 3, to help fill a need in the PawSox infield when Enrique Wilson retired. To the surprise of many, the former walk-on at the University of Utah is still there. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Scott Campbell
Aug. 17, 2006
Matt Meyers catches up with the first player out of New Zealand ever drafted, Blue Jays infielder Scott Campbell, at the New York-Penn League all-star game. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Jeremy Sowers
Jun. 20, 2006
Talking music and politics with Indians lefthander Jeremy Sowers. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Sean Gallagher
Jun. 13, 2006
In this week's Prospect Q&A, we sit down with Cubs righthander Sean Gallagher, minutes before he was promoted to Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Brandon Moss
May. 30, 2006
This week, we turn to Red Sox outfielder Brandon Moss, who is scuffling at Double-A Portland. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect Q&A: Hunter Pence
May. 23, 2006
Astros outfielder Hunter Pence is currently tied for the minor league lead with 13 home runs at Double-A Corpus Christi. We sat down with Pence in this week's Prospect Q&A. [...] Continue Reading »
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