Another Royal prospect gets going, a power/speed combo with Oakland, and a pitcher you may not have heard of who has touched 100 mph.
It may be Monday, but instead of your weekly grab bag of what’s doing down on the farm, it’s takeaways from yesterday’s prospectfest.
Clay Buchholz gets the call, Eric Hosmer heats up, and a reclamation project in the Angels system.
Who you’ll see and what you should watch for.
Is Garrett Mock something again? Were Pirates scouts in Salt Lake last night? Should scouts be flocking to Old Dominion?
These pre-season top 100 talents are losing ground, and if it doesn’t rise to the top, it isn’t the cream.
Hector Rondon if the Indians impresses in his Triple-A debut, a trio of Triple-A bats working their way back to the big leagues, and a sleeper in the Rays with some Tampa bloodlines.
Those from among the best 100 prospects who have just kept getting better.
Brian Matusz cruises, Derek Norris keeps bashing, and a sleeper in the Blue Jays’ system.
The crop of moundsmen on the way up will be among the stars of the next-gen Orioles.
Why Jason Heyward has seen his timetable moved up, the struggles of Andrew Brackman, and a surprising bout of effectiveness by a former top pick by the Padres.
This week’s crop includes some prospects trying to bounce back, others rocketing their way up, and a few auspicious debuts.
Carlos Quentin looks good, Ian Snell keeps rolling, and a great day for first-round picks by the Angels.
Jesus Montero stays hot, Brian Matusz keeps on rolling, and a sleeper in the Pirates system.
The enigma of Howie Kendrick, a record-setting streak in the Cal League, and Jesus Montero powers his way back onto the list.