#mlb-draft

#mlb-draft

Joey Bart, the highest draft pick by the Giants in over three decades, was designated for assignment due to a lack of consistent big-league time with the organization.

Despite efforts and good performance in camp, the Giants ultimately prioritized Patrick Bailey and Tom Murphy in the catcher position, leading to Bart's designation for assignment. [ more ]

The Red Sox farm system lacks starting pitching prospects

Patience is needed for the development of prospects [ more ]

Transitioning to professional baseball is crucial for young players. Some adapt slowly, while others excel immediately. [ more ]

Hagen Smith has a nasty slider and 98 MPH fastball but with questionable command.

Braden Montgomery is a versatile player with above-average skills both as a hitter and pitcher. [ more ]

Edrick Felix is a second baseman selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 2023 MLB draft.

Felix is known for his raw power and impressive home run and RBI numbers in college. [ more ]

The White Sox drafted third baseman Bryce Willits in the 2022 MLB draft.

Willits had a strong senior season in college and performed well in the 2023 season for the White Sox's minor league teams. [ more ]

Marcelo Mayer was the No. 4 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft and the top prospect in the Red Sox organization in 2023.

Mayer is a highly promising prospect with a Hollywood star resemblance, making him an intriguing player to watch for the 2024 season. [ more ]

Nick Yorke respects Vaughn Grissom despite potential position competition.

Yorke's team-first attitude and confidence are assets for the Red Sox organization. [ more ]

Owen Murphy had his first full professional season with the Atlanta Braves in 2023 after being drafted in the first round in 2022.

Murphy showed promise in his first season, with a 4.71 ERA, 3.74 FIP, and 3.47 xFIP in Low-A.

The biggest concern for Murphy was a stretch where he was homer-prone, allowing eight homers in eight games. [ more ]

Lucas Braun was a draft pick of the Atlanta Braves in the 2023 MLB Draft.

He had a successful debut year, with impressive stats in A-ball but slightly struggled in High-A.

Braun's outlook for 2024 includes starting in High-A and potentially moving up to Double-A. [ more ]

The Atlanta Braves selected Sabin Ceballos in the third round of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Ceballos had an impressive offensive breakout in college, hitting 18 homers with a 1.069 OPS. [ more ]

The Braves drafted college pitcher Nick Kuehler in the 2023 draft, seeing him as a potential future rotation piece.

Kuehler possesses a good fastball, slider, curveball, changeup, and splitter, making him one of Atlanta's better pitching prospects. [ more ]

Adam Maier, selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 2022 MLB Draft, underwent elbow surgery and has been recovering

Maier's recovery has taken longer than expected, and his debut has been delayed [ more ]

Injuries have impacted several of the Atlanta Braves' top draft picks, including Blake Burkhalter.

The Braves surprised many by announcing that they intend to develop Burkhalter as a starter. [ more ]

The Cleveland Guardians got the first overall pick in the MLB Draft through the lottery

The Cincinnati Reds moved up to the second overall pick [ more ]

Kolby Allard, a former first-round draft pick, has had a circuitous route in the MLB and has yet to meet expectations.

Allard was initially drafted by the Atlanta Braves, traded to the Texas Rangers, and then re-acquired by the Braves.

There were no specific expectations for Allard, who was seen as a depth piece and acquired in a salary dump. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Stephen Gonsalves to a Minor League contract.

Gonsalves is the latest player to sign a Minor League contract with the Dodgers this offseason. [ more ]