Prospects: Rankings
Where Are They Now
May. 5, 2009
Scientists often laud the merits of longitudinal studies. The ability to follow a subject for years, collect data and report on findings is vital for the advancement of scientific knowledge. With that in mind, Baseball America decided to report its own results. We looked back at our 2003 organizational rankings, then flashed forward five years to see how all 30 teams fared on the field, and how they look for the future. Teams are listed in the order of their 2003 minor league talent rankings, with five of the best prospects from the 2003 Top 10 Prospects lists (in the order they appeared) and 2008 records. [...] Continue Reading »
Where The Top 100 Are
Apr. 9, 2009
Find out where our Top 100 Prospects are starting the 2009 season. [...] Continue Reading »
2009 Organization Talent Rankings
Apr. 1, 2009
The complete list of our rankings from No. 1-30 [...] Continue Reading »
2009 Organization Talent Rankings
Apr. 1, 2009
Our 2009 talent rankings rank the depth and impact talent in all 30 organizations. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Pitchers By The Numbers
Mar. 23, 2009
We turn our attention now to the statistical indicators of the pitchers among our Top 100 Prospects, focusing on trends that may signal future success. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 By The Numbers
Mar. 6, 2009
Before we say goodbye to the Top 100 Prospects for another year, let's take one final look at the best of the best, this time with an eye toward on-field performance in 2008. [...] Continue Reading »
Position Rankings Chat
Feb. 25, 2009
Ben Badler and Matt Eddy answer readers' questions about the top prospects by position. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects Chat
Feb. 24, 2009
John Manuel and Jim Callis answered Top 100 questions. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects, Inside The Numbers
Feb. 24, 2009
Stats on where the Top 100 come from. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: No. 81-100
Feb. 24, 2009
Prospects No. 81-100 on our 2009 Top 100 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: No. 41-60
Feb. 24, 2009
The Nos. 41-60 prospects on our 2009 Top 100 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »
The Great Debate
Feb. 24, 2009
Each Top 100 Prospects list takes on characteristics all its own, and one of the most notable features about this year's list is that Rays lefthander David Price and Orioles catcher Matt Wieters were a cut above everyone else. They were the top two prospects in the 2007 draft, and after their spectacular pro debuts in 2008, they're now the top two prospects in baseball. But who is guilty of being the game's No. 1 prospect? To answer that question, we assembled a jury of 12 eminent talent evaluators and asked them which player they'd choose if they were starting a team from scratch. Executive editor Jim Callis selected and interviewed the jurors, and we present their responses here. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: No. 61-80
Feb. 24, 2009
The No. 61-80 prospects on the 2009 Top 100 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: No. 21-40
Feb. 24, 2009
The Nos. 21-40 prospects on the 2009 Top 100 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: 1-20
Feb. 24, 2009
The Nos. 1-20 prospects for the 2009 Top 100 Prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
San Diego Padres Top 10 Prospects Chat With Matt Eddy
Feb. 2, 2009
Matt Eddy answered questions about the San Diego farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
San Diego Padres Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 30, 2009
Though the Padres used the first overall pick in the 2004 draft on Matt Bush, it's hulking first baseman Kyle Blanks, a 42nd-round draft-and-follow, who has emerged as the organization's top prospect. [...] Continue Reading »
San Diego Padres Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 30, 2009
Though the Padres used the first overall pick in the 2004 draft on Matt Bush, it's hulking first baseman Kyle Blanks, a 42nd-round draft-and-follow, who has emerged as the organization's top prospect. [...] Continue Reading »
Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Prospects Chat With Ed Price
Jan. 30, 2009
Ed Price chatted about the Dodgers farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 30, 2009
A rundown of the top prospects in Los Angeles' system. [...] Continue Reading »
Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 30, 2009
Scouting reports for Los Angeles' top prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
San Francisco Giants Top 10 Prospects Chat
Jan. 30, 2009
Andy Baggarly chatted about the Giants farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects Chat With Will Lingo
Jan. 28, 2009
Will Lingo chatted about Arizona's farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 28, 2009
A rundown of the top prospects in San Francisco's system. [...] Continue Reading »
San Francisco Giants Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 28, 2009
Scouting reports for San Francisco's best prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 28, 2009
Scouting reports for Arizona's best prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 28, 2009
Our rundown of the top prospects in Arizona's system. [...] Continue Reading »
Colorado Rockies Top 10 Prospects Chat
Jan. 26, 2009
Tracy Ringolsby answered questions about the Rockies. [...] Continue Reading »
Colorado Rockies Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 26, 2009
A rundown of the top prospects in Colorado's farm system [...] Continue Reading »
Colorado Rockies Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 26, 2009
Scouting reports on the top prospects in Colorado's farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
| League Top 20 Prospects By Year | ||
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
| 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
| 2002 | ||
| Organization Top 10 Prospects By Year | ||
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
| 2003 | ||
| Top 100 Prospects By Year |
| All-Time Top 100 Prospects |
Where Are They Now
May. 5, 2009
Scientists often laud the merits of longitudinal studies. The ability to follow a subject for years, collect data and report on findings is vital for the advancement of scientific knowledge. With that in mind, Baseball America decided to report its own results. We looked back at our 2003 organizational rankings, then flashed forward five years to see how all 30 teams fared on the field, and how they look for the future. Teams are listed in the order of their 2003 minor league talent rankings, with five of the best prospects from the 2003 Top 10 Prospects lists (in the order they appeared) and 2008 records. [...] Continue Reading »
Where The Top 100 Are
Apr. 9, 2009
Find out where our Top 100 Prospects are starting the 2009 season. [...] Continue Reading »
2009 Organization Talent Rankings
Apr. 1, 2009
The complete list of our rankings from No. 1-30 [...] Continue Reading »
2009 Organization Talent Rankings
Apr. 1, 2009
Our 2009 talent rankings rank the depth and impact talent in all 30 organizations. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Pitchers By The Numbers
Mar. 23, 2009
We turn our attention now to the statistical indicators of the pitchers among our Top 100 Prospects, focusing on trends that may signal future success. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 By The Numbers
Mar. 6, 2009
Before we say goodbye to the Top 100 Prospects for another year, let's take one final look at the best of the best, this time with an eye toward on-field performance in 2008. [...] Continue Reading »
Position Rankings Chat
Feb. 25, 2009
Ben Badler and Matt Eddy answer readers' questions about the top prospects by position. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects Chat
Feb. 24, 2009
John Manuel and Jim Callis answered Top 100 questions. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects, Inside The Numbers
Feb. 24, 2009
Stats on where the Top 100 come from. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: No. 81-100
Feb. 24, 2009
Prospects No. 81-100 on our 2009 Top 100 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: No. 41-60
Feb. 24, 2009
The Nos. 41-60 prospects on our 2009 Top 100 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »
The Great Debate
Feb. 24, 2009
Each Top 100 Prospects list takes on characteristics all its own, and one of the most notable features about this year's list is that Rays lefthander David Price and Orioles catcher Matt Wieters were a cut above everyone else. They were the top two prospects in the 2007 draft, and after their spectacular pro debuts in 2008, they're now the top two prospects in baseball. But who is guilty of being the game's No. 1 prospect? To answer that question, we assembled a jury of 12 eminent talent evaluators and asked them which player they'd choose if they were starting a team from scratch. Executive editor Jim Callis selected and interviewed the jurors, and we present their responses here. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: No. 61-80
Feb. 24, 2009
The No. 61-80 prospects on the 2009 Top 100 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: No. 21-40
Feb. 24, 2009
The Nos. 21-40 prospects on the 2009 Top 100 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 100 Prospects: 1-20
Feb. 24, 2009
The Nos. 1-20 prospects for the 2009 Top 100 Prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
San Diego Padres Top 10 Prospects Chat With Matt Eddy
Feb. 2, 2009
Matt Eddy answered questions about the San Diego farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
San Diego Padres Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 30, 2009
Though the Padres used the first overall pick in the 2004 draft on Matt Bush, it's hulking first baseman Kyle Blanks, a 42nd-round draft-and-follow, who has emerged as the organization's top prospect. [...] Continue Reading »
San Diego Padres Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 30, 2009
Though the Padres used the first overall pick in the 2004 draft on Matt Bush, it's hulking first baseman Kyle Blanks, a 42nd-round draft-and-follow, who has emerged as the organization's top prospect. [...] Continue Reading »
Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Prospects Chat With Ed Price
Jan. 30, 2009
Ed Price chatted about the Dodgers farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 30, 2009
A rundown of the top prospects in Los Angeles' system. [...] Continue Reading »
Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 30, 2009
Scouting reports for Los Angeles' top prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
San Francisco Giants Top 10 Prospects Chat
Jan. 30, 2009
Andy Baggarly chatted about the Giants farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects Chat With Will Lingo
Jan. 28, 2009
Will Lingo chatted about Arizona's farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 28, 2009
A rundown of the top prospects in San Francisco's system. [...] Continue Reading »
San Francisco Giants Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 28, 2009
Scouting reports for San Francisco's best prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 28, 2009
Scouting reports for Arizona's best prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 28, 2009
Our rundown of the top prospects in Arizona's system. [...] Continue Reading »
Colorado Rockies Top 10 Prospects Chat
Jan. 26, 2009
Tracy Ringolsby answered questions about the Rockies. [...] Continue Reading »
Colorado Rockies Top 10 Prospects
Jan. 26, 2009
A rundown of the top prospects in Colorado's farm system [...] Continue Reading »
Colorado Rockies Top 10 Prospects With Scouting Reports
Jan. 26, 2009
Scouting reports on the top prospects in Colorado's farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
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