Prospect Pipeline

  1. Will Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon Finally Turn the Pirates into Contenders?

    Ranked as Prospect Pipeline’s sixth- and 10th-ranked prospects , respectively, headed into the 2013 season, right-handers Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon represent the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates ’ franchise...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 2 months ago 5,739 reads 9 comments

  2. Grading All 30 MLB Teams on 1st-Round Drafting Skills of the Past Decade

    Every season there are first-round draft picks who emerge as stars in the major leagues within a matter of just a few years...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 2 months ago 157,655 reads 58 comments

  3. 10 Underrated Prospects Opening Eyes at Spring Training

    With so much attention being paid to the respective performances of baseball’s top prospects during spring training, it’s easy to overlook the equally impressive successes of some of the game's more underrated players...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,479 reads 11 comments

  4. Every Team's Top Prospect Who Clearly Is Not Ready for MLB

    For every prospect already turning heads this spring, there are countless others who have struggled against the heightened competition in major league camp...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 15,414 reads 13 comments

  5. Tricks for MLB Fans to Find Their Team's Future Stars in Spring Training

    Every year a big deal is made about spring training statistics, as if they accurately predict or indicate how a player will fare during the upcoming season...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,200 reads 4 comments

  6. Oscar Taveras vs. Wil Myers: Who Would You Rather Start a Franchise With?

    While the 2013 season won’t feature the arrival of an outfield prospect of the same ilk as Mike Trout or Bryce Harper, there’s still plenty to look forward to with Oscar Taveras and Wil Myers...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 7,434 reads 29 comments

  7. Ranking 10 Hottest MLB Prospects at Spring Training

    Due to the start of the World Baseball Classic, this year's spring training exhibition schedule was accelerated by a week to ensure all participants were game-ready...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 7,342 reads 3 comments

  8. Greatest All-Time MLB Prospects Never to Make It to the Big Leagues

    When reflecting on former top draft picks who became successful major league players, the recollection of former highly regarded prospects who failed to meet their lofty expectations is unavoidable...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 9,908 reads 10 comments

  9. Projecting Would-Be Winners of an MLB Prospect 'Combine'

    Scouts are reluctant to slap an 80 on anything other than a triple-digit fastball or 3.9-second home-to-first time...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 3,891 reads 3 comments

  10. Best, Worst-Case Developmental Projections for Top Cubs Prospect Jorge Soler

    While the on-field product and overall result may be uninspiring for the next several years, the future is undeniably bright for the Chicago Cubs ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 7,748 reads 14 comments

  11. Arizona Diamondbacks' Top-10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    Despite trading right-hander Trevor Bauer, the organization’s top-overall draft pick in 2011, to the Cleveland Indians in mid-December as part of a three-team, nine-player ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 2,213 reads 3 comments

  12. Houston Astros' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    As an organization that’s still years away from competing in the major leagues, it should come as no surprise that the Houston Astros farm system is both young and deep...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 7,169 reads 5 comments

  13. San Diego Padres' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    For the second straight season, the San Diego Padres boast a top-half farm system thanks to a healthy mix of developing prospects and big league-ready talent...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 3,319 reads 0 comments

  14. Colorado Rockies' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    Entering the 2012 season, I ranked third baseman Nolan Arenado as a top-50 overall prospect and believed that he’d reach the major leagues by the end of the year...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 3,640 reads 1 comments

  15. Oakland Athletics' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    Is there ever a season when the Oakland Athletics ’ farm system isn ’t absolutely loaded? Headed into the 2012 season, power-hitting outfielder Michael Choice ranked ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,091 reads 4 comments

  16. Seattle Mariners' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    The Mariners’ system is absolutely loaded with talent at Double-A and above, as their top-five prospects all rank within Prospect Pipeline's Top 100 and have the potential to contribute as early as the 2013 season...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,412 reads 2 comments

  17. Cleveland Indians' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    Although their farm system ranks comfortably in the bottom third among all organizations, the Cleveland Indians do have high-upside prospects in Francisco Lindor and Dorssys Paulino ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 9,473 reads 2 comments

  18. Milwaukee Brewers' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    Although the Milwaukee Brewers have a relatively deep farm system with many players close to the major leagues, it’s devoid of a true impact prospect...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,366 reads 4 comments

  19. Minnesota Twins' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    Headed into the 2012 season, the Minnesota Twins ’ farm system was arguably among the worst in the game. What a difference a year can make. Entering spring training, the organization houses five top-100 prospects with more on the way...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 7,132 reads 2 comments

  20. Kansas City Royals' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    The Kansas City Royals ’ farm system has served as a pipeline to the major leagues in recent years, producing former top prospects such as Mike Moustakas , Eric Hosmer ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,613 reads 4 comments

  21. Chicago Cubs' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    While the Chicago Cubs ’ current on-field product may be uninspiring and may result in a few more seasons in the cellar of the NL Central, there is light at the end of the tunnel...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 8,719 reads 9 comments

  22. Detroit Tigers' Top 10 Prospect Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    For the last five years, the Detroit Tigers' farm system has ranked in the bottom third among all organizations...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,582 reads 4 comments

  23. San Francisco Giants' Top 10 Prospect Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    Even though the San Francisco Giants ’ system is loaded with depth on the mound, it’s also devoid of an impact position prospect headed into the 2013 season...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 7,742 reads 9 comments

  24. Ranking 10 Hottest MLB Prospects at Spring Training

    Due to the start of the World Baseball Classic in early March, this year's spring training exhibition schedule was accelerated by a week to ensure all participants are game-ready...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 31,398 reads 53 comments

  25. St. Louis Cardinals' Top 10 Prospect Rankings, Spring Forecasts

    Widely regarded as the best in baseball headed into the 2013 season, the St. Louis Cardinals ’ impressive system is highlighted by the best hitter in the minor leagues, outfielder ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 6,873 reads 2 comments