What Went Wrong: Lessons Learned From 11 Recent Draft Busts
Eleven top draft picks of recent vintage who failed to live up to expectations—and what scouts learned from those players’ unrealized potential.
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Eleven top draft picks of recent vintage who failed to live up to expectations—and what scouts learned from those players’ unrealized potential.
The Royals believe prospects Nick Pratto, MJ Melendez and Seuly Matias will learn from their struggles in the Carolina League.
From 1994 to Adley Rutschman this year, the cover of Baseball America tells the story of the draft with a single image.
The Royals stuck with the 2012 first-rounder through a litany of injuries; now Zimmer can repay that loyalty after an intense offseason training regimen.
After converting to pitcher in 2015, Lenik takes a roundabout route to pro ball before opening eyes at big league camp.
The top 10 prospects in the Kansas City Royals’ farm system.
Bubba Starling vows not to let the pressure get to him
The next time Nathan Webb steps on the field, he would like it to be on the mound
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James Wood is the latest guest on the new Baseball America Hot Sheet show, plus updates on our latest mock, Heston Kjerstad & more.
Today’s Hot Sheet show is LOADED. The guys are also joined by Orioles LHP prospect Cade Povich, one of 20 members of this week’s Hot Sheet and…
Colton Cowser and Colt Keith could end up being two of the most impactful rookie bats in the American League. Scott Braun, J.J. Cooper and…
Our new BA Prospect Profile series examines Wyatt Langford, Jackson Chourio and four other prospects ahead of their MLB debuts.
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