Editorial Staff
Matt Eddy
Andrew Painter’s First Full Season Was A Work Of Art
Phillies righthander Andrew Painter had one of the best seasons by a pitching prospect in the modern history of the minor leagues, his achievement made more impressive by his youth.
And The Winner Is: A Brief Overview Of The Baseball America Minor League Player Of The Year
Baseball America did not invent the Minor League Player of the Year concept, but with 41 years of tradition, we believe our track record speaks loudly. Some of our past winners rank among MLB's biggest stars.
Elly De La Cruz Produced Power And Speed Like Few Prospects Ever
Reds 20-year-old shortstop Elly De La Cruz completed one of the greatest power-speed seasons ever seen in the minor leagues.
Found In Translation: Seven Underappreciated Hitting Prospects Positioned For 2023 MLB Success
Seven minor league hitters who have more potential than their surface statistics indicate, which could serve them well as they eye 2023 MLB debuts.
How To Get The Most Out Of Minor League Best Tools
Hundreds of players are recognized each year as winners of minor league Best Tools categories. But a few select categories have been more telling than others over the years.
Trade Central: Mets Land Ruf In Five-Player Swap
The Mets continued to make budget buys at the trade deadline by adding first baseman Darin Ruf from the Giants for a four-player return centered on corner infielder J.D. Davis.
Top 10 Highest Draft Bonuses For All 30 Franchises
A team-by-team listing of top 10 highest draft bonuses for all 30 franchises.
Orioles Look Forward To Brighter Days Ahead, Their Dismal Rebuild Days Behind Them
Things are looking up in Baltimore, but the Orioles' road to relevancy involved losing. Lots of losing. See where the club ranks in the expansion era.
Midseason Minor League Players Of The Year For All 30 Teams
Three months of the season are in the books. We pause to take stock of midseason Minor League Players of the Year for all 30 organizations.
No Longer First In Class: Exploring The Waning Interest In College Pitchers In The First Round
College pitchers were the preferred demographic in the first round of the draft in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. In the past 10 years, a number of factors have led teams to prioritize hitters instead.