Prospects: Winter Baseball

2012 Baseball America Winter Player Of The Year: Bryan LaHair
Feb. 16, 2012
After leading the Venezuelan League in home runs with 15 for Magallanes, Cubs first baseman Bryan LaHair can add another line to his resume: Baseball America's 2012 Winter Player of the Year. [...] Continue Reading »

Winter Wonders: Brian Bogusevic Gets Some Needed At Bats
Jan. 3, 2012
We look at a trio of players who helped their stock with strong winter ball performances. [...] Continue Reading »

Padres' Oramas Finding His Way In Mexico
Dec. 22, 2011
On first glance, Juan Oramas looks the part of a typical soft-tossing southpaw pitcher. The 21-year-old hurler for the Hermosillo Naranjeros of the Mexican League stands only 5-foot-10 and tips the scales about 20 pounds less than his listed weight of 215. Looks can be deceiving. [...] Continue Reading »

2011 Top 10 Arizona Fall League Prospects
Nov. 24, 2011
Two of the top prospects in baseball lead off the Arizona Fall League Top 10 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »

Mariners Keep Lara Club Stocked All Winter
Nov. 21, 2011
The Seattle Mariners have close ties to the Lara club in Venezuela. [...] Continue Reading »

Rafters Claim AFL Title
Nov. 20, 2011
In their first year at the Salt River complex, the Rafters won the Arizona Fall League championship, topping the Surprise Saguaros 9-3 on Saturday night. Rockies farmhand Nolan Arenado, the league's MVP, homered for the Rafters in the victory. [...] Continue Reading »

Double The Pleasure
Nov. 14, 2011
Braves minor leaguer Joe Terdoslavich led the minors in doubles in 2011, but his home run power has been on display in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »

Nolan Arenado Gains By Losing
Nov. 8, 2011
Rockies prospect Nolan Arenado has improved significantly on his defense at third base. His steady run-producing bat already fits well at the hot corner, and now a lighter Arenado does on defense, too. [...] Continue Reading »

Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Rosters Announced
Nov. 2, 2011
The AFL prospects game, which includes Gerrit Cole, Bryce Harper, Danny Hultzen and Mike Trout, will be played on Nov. 5. [...] Continue Reading »

AFL Gives Grossman Another Chance To Shine
Oct. 31, 2011
Pirates outfielder Robbie Grossman led the minors in walks in the regular season and is continuing his offensive production in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »

Eaton Stands Tall In Fall League
Oct. 24, 2011
Diamondbacks farmhand Adam Eaton hit, ran and defended his way to Double-A in his first full pro season. Now the 5-foot-9 outfielder is showing he's a legitimate prospect by continuing to show his wares in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »

Green Adjusts To New Identity
Oct. 17, 2011
Grant Green has work to do with the bat, but the A's 2009 first-rounder has had to adopt a new identity as he shifts from shortstop to the outfield. [...] Continue Reading »

Twins' Hicks Seeks Balance From Both Sides Of Plate
Oct. 10, 2011
Twins outfielder Aaron Hicks has advanced defensive tools and skills, but is using his time in the Arizona Fall League to tighten up his swing from the left side and atone for a subpar season. [...] Continue Reading »

M's Danny Hultzen Ready To Start His Pro Career
Oct. 5, 2011
Danny Hultzen is ready to get his pro career going in the Arizona Fall League [...] Continue Reading »

Analyzing The 2011 Arizona Fall League Rosters
Aug. 31, 2011
We identify the players to pay attention to in this year's Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »

2011 Arizona Fall League Rosters
Aug. 30, 2011
Initial rosters for the 2011 Arizona Fall League with analysis. [...] Continue Reading »

Winter Notebook: Thorman Working To Get Back
Jan. 12, 2011
Scott Thorman is spending this offseason just like every other winter for the last few years—playing ball in Mexico in preparation for a non-roster invitation to some team's big league camp. [...] Continue Reading »

Maya Rebounds With Standout Winter
Dec. 21, 2010
Yunesky Maya has dominated the Dominican League, a performance the Nationals hope is more indicative of his talent than the Cuban righthander's pro debut in 2010. [...] Continue Reading »

Rodriguez Leads Off Active Rule 5
Dec. 9, 2010
The first 10 teams make selections in the major league phase of the 2010 Rule 5 draft, starting with Pittsburgh and infielder Josh Rodriguez. [...] Continue Reading »

Tracking Prospects Among Winter Leaders
Dec. 1, 2010
Here are some prospects who are making good use of their time in winter ball. [...] Continue Reading »

Harper Tops AFL List
Nov. 24, 2010
Scouts chime in on BA's Arizona Fall League Top 10 Prospects list. [...] Continue Reading »

Scorpions Take AFL Title
Nov. 21, 2010
The Scottsdale Scorpions won their first Arizona Fall League championship with a 3-2 decision against the Peoria Javelinas. [...] Continue Reading »

Lesser-Known Prospects Emerge In Latin Leagues
Nov. 16, 2010
We take a look at four prospects helping themselves with strong showings in winter ball. [...] Continue Reading »

Wilhelmsen Finds His Way Back
Nov. 15, 2010
Tom Wilhelmsen was an up-and-coming Brewers prospect who got sidetracked after his 2003 season. After being out of the game for nearly five years, Wilhelmsen returned to Organized Baseball in 2010 and is finishing his comeback season in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »

Revere Rakes In Arizona
Nov. 8, 2010
Ben Revere brings a smile to the ballpark every day to go with his speed, outfield range and consistent bat. [...] Continue Reading »

Hosmer Continues Long Season
Nov. 1, 2010
Eric Hosmer had laser eye surgery in August 2009 and has had a breakout 2010 season, one that finds him finishing up in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »

Laird Returns to AFL
Oct. 25, 2010
BA's Bill Mitchell catches up with Yankees prospect Brandon Laird as he adds corner outfield to his list of positions, while updating Bryce Harper's debut in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »

Sanchez Gets Back To Work
Oct. 18, 2010
Mesa Solar Sox catcher Tony Sanchez can be forgiven if he experienced any nasty flashbacks when taking the field on the Arizona Fall League's opening day. It was the Pirates farmhand's first time on the field since a late June game in which he took a Brad Holt fastball to the jaw while batting for the Bradenton Marauders of the Florida State League against the St. Lucie Mets. [...] Continue Reading »

Fall League A Finishing School For Belt
Oct. 11, 2010
The Arizona Fall League has long been considered a "finishing school" for Major League Baseball, with many of the game's best prospects heading to the desert each October for their final lessons before advancing to the big leagues. San Francisco Giants first base prospect Brandon Belt may be one of the league's more advanced pupils this year. [...] Continue Reading »

2010 AFL Rosters
Sep. 1, 2010
The initial rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams. [...] Continue Reading »