Ben Badler answered your Hot Sheet questions.
Ben Badler answered your Hot Sheet questions.
When the draft rolls around, the big names are no secret. Insider fans may know who is going in the first few round. But only the scouts are likely to know the players drafted in the later rounds, which is why Matt Brazis isn’t a household name.
While general manager Jeff Luhnow brought Mike Elias to the Astros as a Mike-of-all-trades, he was really grooming him for a particular role: scouting director.
No doubt, Steven Geltz had heard tales of the luxurious lives of big leaguers. But he was still a little startled when he saw it firsthand.
But the length of any deal handed out to Mike Napoli this offseason by the Rangers could be affected by how quickly they believe their class of young catchers can develop into major leaguers.
The dream for Jordan Norberto remains that he will someday become a big league starting pitcher. The problem is that he has been pitching so darned well in relief that he may not get that chance.
Eastern League standouts Wilmer Flores, Darin Ruf top the final installment of the Prospect Hot Sheet.
Power-armed Kentucky righthander Chandler Shepherd headlines the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League Top 10 Prospects list.
Power-armed Kentucky righthander Chandler Shepherd headlines the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League Top 10 Prospects list.
Baseball America is ranking the top prospects in 23 summer leagues as well as Team USA links will be added as the league lists go live on the Website.