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sports1 year ago

"Mariners Spring Breakout: Exciting Prospects to Watch in 2024"

Two young Seattle Mariners prospects, outfielder Lazaro Montes and switch-hitting shortstop Felnin Celesten, were set to showcase their talents in a "Spring Breakout" game against the Padres' young stars, but the game was cancelled due to rain. Montes, known for his power and infectious personality, has shown significant improvement in his hitting and strikeout rates. Celesten, a five-tool player, is eager to make up for lost time after being limited by injuries last year. The Mariners' director of player development is excited about the opportunity for these prospects to gain recognition and for fans to watch them play, despite the cancellation.

sports1 year ago

"MLB Spring Breakout: Roster Analysis and Top Prospects Showcase"

Major League Baseball's Spring Breakout initiative will feature four days of games showcasing top prospects from all 30 clubs, including 65 members of Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects. The event aims to provide fans a glimpse into the future, with notable prospects like Jackson Holliday and Jackson Chourio participating. Each team is well represented, and the games will offer a preview of potential future stars.

sports1 year ago

"MLB Spring Breakout: Prospects from 30 Organizations Face Off in Exciting Matchups"

Baseball America has created ideal lineups and rotations for all 30 MLB teams using currently healthy prospects for the upcoming spring training breakout series. The article provides a detailed breakdown of each team's lineup and pitching staff, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the hypothetical prospect squads for the 2024 season.

sports1 year ago

"Detroit Tigers Prospects Shine in National Rankings for 2024"

Baseball America has ranked the Detroit Tigers' farm system at No. 5, a position the franchise has achieved only once before in over 40 years of talent rankings. The Tigers' farm system is highlighted by top prospects such as Max Clark, Jackson Jobe, Colt Keith, and Jace Jung, signaling a significant improvement from their previous ranking at No. 26. The organization's recent draft additions and breakout performances have contributed to this rise, solidifying their position as a promising force in the baseball talent landscape.

sports-baseball1 year ago

"Atlanta Braves 2024 Farm System Rankings and Prospects Overview"

The Atlanta Braves rank 26th in Baseball America's farm system rankings, with a notable strength in pitching but a lack of impact position player depth. While the team has made strides in international signings, they still lack players ready to contribute to a winning roster in the near future. Despite an improvement from last season, the Braves will need more emerging players to maintain their current ranking.

sports2 years ago

"Outstanding Freshman Achievements in College Baseball: Condon, Irish, and Vradenburg Shine"

Charlie Condon of Georgia is named Baseball America's 2023 Freshman of the Year after an impressive season with a .386 batting average, 25 home runs, and a 1.284 OPS. The Freshman All-America Teams also include standout players such as Cam Cannarella from Clemson and Malcolm Moore from Stanford. TCU leads with two players on the first team and three honorees in total. The teams were selected by the staff of Baseball America.

sports2 years ago

Multiple Baseball Players Earn All-America Honors

LSU's Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, and Tommy White have been named First-Team All-Americans by Baseball America magazine. Crews, the 2023 Golden Spikes Award winner, led the nation in runs scored and walks, while Skenes topped the nation in strikeouts and ERA. White finished first in RBI and pledged to donate a portion of his NIL earnings to a Baton Rouge organization. The trio played a key role in LSU's National Championship win and the team's seventh College World Series title.

sports2 years ago

"2023 Fantasy Baseball: Rankings, Picks, and Breakouts to Watch"

Baseball America has updated their list of the top 300 draft prospect rankings, with LSU outfielder Dylan Crews remaining in the top spot. Wyatt Langford, an outfielder from Florida, is ranked second, followed by Paul Skenes from LSU and Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander. The next two spots belong to a pair of high school outfielders, Max Clark and Walker Jenkins. The next two spots are occupied by college shortstops Jacob Wilson and Jacob Gonzalez.