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College Bats Lead the Charge in BA's 2026 MLB Mock Draft 5.0
sports13 days ago

College Bats Lead the Charge in BA's 2026 MLB Mock Draft 5.0

Baseball America releases Mock Draft 5.0 for the 2026 MLB Draft after the College World Series and draft combine, emphasizing “safety with college bats.” Roch Cholowsky is projected No. 1 to the White Sox, with Grady Emerson a close second, followed by Vahn Lackey, Jacob Lombard and Jackson Flora in the top five; the piece lays out picks through No. 40 with team-by-team targets and notes on signability and potential pivots, including bonus pool and slot values.

via Baseball America|
#baseball-america#baseball-prospects#college-baseball
BA Reveals 2026 Preseason Field of 64 Under New Seeding Format
sports5 months ago

BA Reveals 2026 Preseason Field of 64 Under New Seeding Format

Baseball America released its preseason Field of 64 projection for the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament, reflecting a new seeding system that ranks the top 32 teams and distributes seeds 17–32 across regionals by ranking. The field 1–16 will still host regionals, while 29–32 are paired with the top seeds. The projection, based on BA’s preseason Top 25, shows the SEC with 13 bids, followed by the ACC with 9 and the Big 12 with 7, and lists regional hosts and matchups led by top seeds such as UCLA, LSU, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and Texas.

via Baseball America|
#baseball-america#college-baseball#field-of-64
Stuff+ Scores Spotlight 2026 MLB Prospects: Pitching Dominates the Top 100
sports5 months ago

Stuff+ Scores Spotlight 2026 MLB Prospects: Pitching Dominates the Top 100

Baseball America’s Top 100 MLB Prospects for 2026 are evaluated using Stuff+ pitching scores derived from minor-league data (excluding MLB performance). Most pitchers score above 100, with Parker Messick as the notable exception at 98 (103 when normalized). Highlights include Brody Hopkins with the top fastball, Thomas White with the top curveball, and Cam Caminiti, Ryan Sloan and Andrew Painter leading the standout sliders; players who didn’t debut are marked DNP or rely on NCAA data. The piece notes the broader BA coverage and links to additional Top 100 analyses for hitters.

via Baseball America|
#baseball-america#minor-league-pitching#sports
Konnor Griffin Tops BA's 2026 Top 100 Prospects
sports5 months ago

Konnor Griffin Tops BA's 2026 Top 100 Prospects

Baseball America released its 2026 Top 100 Prospects, the 37th edition, led by Konnor Griffin of the Pirates at No. 1. Rounding out the top five are Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) at No. 2, JJ Wetherholt (Cardinals) at No. 3, Jesus Made (Brewers) at No. 4, and Walker Jenkins (Twins) at No. 5. The list evaluates long-term MLB impact, uses BA's graded-tool framework, and notes eligibility rules (limits on MLB at-bats, innings, appearances, and exclusion of foreign professionals).

via Baseball America|
#baseball#baseball-america#konnor-griffin
Rangers land top IFA prospect Elian Rosario as signing class opens
sports5 months ago

Rangers land top IFA prospect Elian Rosario as signing class opens

The Texas Rangers kicked off this year’s international free-agent signing period with several signings led by 17-year-old Dominican outfielder Elian Rosario (6'2", 195 lbs) who earned a $2.5 million bonus and sits at No. 9 on Baseball America's international prospect list; other signees include Jesus Chavez, Santiago Ramirez, Frandel Pineda, Frainker Benitez, Victor Rodriguez, Carlos Done, and Ariel Abreu (No. 100 BA), with Chavez receiving the largest bonus at $600k and Rosario’s bonus accounting for over a third of the Rangers’ $6.679 million signing pool.

via Lone Star Ball|
#baseball-america#elian-rosario#international-free-agents
"Mariners Spring Breakout: Exciting Prospects to Watch in 2024"
sports2 years 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.

via Seattle Sports|
#baseball-america#minor-league#mlb-prospects
"MLB Spring Breakout: Roster Analysis and Top Prospects Showcase"
sports2 years 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.

via Baseball America|
#baseball-america#mlb#prospects
"MLB Spring Breakout: Prospects from 30 Organizations Face Off in Exciting Matchups"
sports2 years 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.

via Baseball America|
#baseball-america#lineups#mlb
"Detroit Tigers Prospects Shine in National Rankings for 2024"
sports2 years 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.

via Detroit News|
#baseball-america#detroit-tigers#farm-system
"Atlanta Braves 2024 Farm System Rankings and Prospects Overview"
sports-baseball2 years 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.

via Battery Power|
#atlanta-braves#baseball-america#farm-system-rankings
"Outstanding Freshman Achievements in College Baseball: Condon, Irish, and Vradenburg Shine"
sports3 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.

via Baseball America|
#baseball-america#charlie-condon#college-baseball
Multiple Baseball Players Earn All-America Honors
sports3 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.

via Louisiana State University Athletics|
#all-americans#baseball-america#dylan-crews