How Roki Sasaki Could Impact MLB In 2025
Roki Sasaki Will Be Posted To Come To MLB
Roki Sasaki will be posted to come to Major League Baseball, making him available to all 30 MLB teams.
Roki Sasaki Pitch Data: How Will His Arsenal Translate To MLB?
Roki Sasaki has outstanding power and immense upside, but there are some minor areas of concern to keep an eye on as well.
Where Will Roki Sasaki Sign? Pitches For All 30 Teams To Land The Japanese Star
MLB’s unique signing rules for Roki Sasaki make it so all 30 teams can realistically dream on adding the Japanese sensation to their club.
Signing Roki Sasaki Could Land Team An Extra Draft Pick
Thanks to the PPI, there’s another added potential bonus for the lucky team that signs Roki Sasaki
There’s No Way To Get Around Bonus Limits To Sign Roki Sasaki
Can a team find a loophole to get Roki Sasaki more money to sign?
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2024 Top 100 Prospects
Last Updated: Sept. 11. The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings are our 35th edition of our flagship prospect ranking, which means the players included…
MLB Top Prospects 2024
Our final in-season update includes new No. 1s in the Red Sox, Orioles and Nationals systems following high-profile graduations.
2024 MLB Farm System Midseason Talent Rankings
Our midseason organization talent rankings take stock of every system following the trade deadline and draft.
2024 College Baseball Transfer Portal Rankings
Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty ranks the top 100 transfers from the summer, headlined by a new Oregon State infielder.
2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects
In the wake of the summer circuit wrapping up, we’re folding in new information about the 2025 class and updating our top 100 prospects list.…
2025 FYPD Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Ranking the top 50 players available to dynasty managers entering 2025 first-year player drafts.
Roman Anthony's Rise To No. 1 Prospect
Roman Anthony Is MLB’s New No. 1 Prospect
Roman Anthony is now the No. 1 prospect in baseball following Junior Caminero’s graduation from the Top 100.
How Top Red Sox Prospect Roman Anthony Shaped His Game To Become More Than Just An Elite Power Hitter
Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony explains how he’s worked to refine his all-around game and become more than just a slugger.
New Top 100, Roman Anthony’s Rise | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 23
This week’s Hot Sheet show wonders whether Chaim Bloom deserves more credit and then picks a rookie to build a team around.
Future Projection Episode 94: Roman Anthony & Red Sox Risers In Our New Top 100 Update
Ben Badler & Carlos Collazo discuss the impressive crop of Red Sox top prospects, risers & fallers, and more!
Roman Anthony’s Power Will Play | Double-A Best Tools
Roman Anthony overcame a slow start to become one of the top producers—and youngest players—in the Eastern League.
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Latest Top 100 Updates
Every Top 100 Prospects Riser, Faller & New Addition In September
Kumar Rocker, Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell are among the big winners in our last significant in-season update.
Tracking 2024 In-Season Top 100 Prospect Movement
All season, we’ll track how players have moved up, down, in or out of the 2024 Baseball America Top 100 Prospects list.
How Top Red Sox Prospect Roman Anthony Shaped His Game To Become More Than Just An Elite Power Hitter
Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony explains how he’s worked to refine his all-around game and become more than just a slugger.
Weekly Statcast Standouts Across The Minors
Jacob Misiorowski, Jackson Jobe Headline 10 Statcast Standouts To End MiLB Season
The final Statcast Standouts of the season didn’t hold back. Jacob Misiorowski, Jackson Jobe and Bubba Chandler are among the top players.
Blaine Crim, Matt Shaw Headline 10 Statcast Standouts (Sep. 16)
In this week’s Statcast Standouts, Eli Ben-Porat bangs the table for an unheralded career minor leaguer who could be deserving of an MLB nod.
Kristian Campbell, Edgardo Henriquez Headline 10 Statcast Standouts (Sep. 9)
In this week’s Statcast Standouts, Eli Ben-Porat argues for Kristian Campbell as the Red Sox’s top prospect while hyping a Dodgers arm.
Kumar Rocker, Jasson Dominguez Headline 10 Statcast Standouts (Sept. 2)
Kumar Rocker is back and better than ever. Plus, Jasson Dominguez has work to do and a potential Mets pitching dev success story.
Drake Baldwin, Rhett Lowder Headline 10 Statcast Standouts (Aug. 26)
Drake Baldwin doesn’t get nearly as much hype as he deserves, plus how close is Rhett Lowder to making some noise in the majors?
Latest MLB Draft Coverage
Draft Podcast: Reviewing 2024 AL Central Draft Classes
On this week’s Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty continue their review of the 2024 MLB Draft with a look at the AL Central.
Draft Podcast: Reviewing 2024 AL East Draft Classes
On this week’s Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty begin their divisional review of the 2024 MLB Draft with a look at the AL East.
How Often Do Top Ranked Recruits Make It To College Baseball?
Ben Badler digs through recent draft classes to get a clearer picture on the odds of top high school prospects making it campus.
NCAA Transfer Rankings For 2025
2024 College Baseball Transfer Portal Rankings
Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty ranks the top 100 transfers from the summer, headlined by a new Oregon State infielder.
College Baseball Transfer Portal 2024 Winners And Losers
With the 2024 transfer cycle all but dying down, here are five winners and five losers in the portal.
2024 Cape Cod Baseball League Top 25 Prospects
We rank the Top 25 Prospects who played in the Cape Cod League this summer. It’s a list that is dominated by hitters.
2024 Team USA Collegiate National Team Top 10 Prospects
Ranking the 10 best prospects on the 2024 Team USA Collegiate National Team with an eye on the 2025 and 2026 drafts.
How College Baseball Scholarship Expansion Hurts Mid-Major Programs’ Chances At College World Series Success
J.J. Cooper delves into how the move from 11.7 to 34 scholarships has put smaller college baseball programs at a major disadvantage.
Latest College Baseball Coverage
College Baseball: 10 Impact Freshmen For 2025
Peter Flaherty looks at 10 standout freshmen who could make immediate impacts in college baseball next spring.
Future Projection: World Series Reactions & College Recruiting Buzz
On this week’s Future Projection, Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo break down key players from the World Series, plus dig into some recruiting.
College Baseball Recruiting Buzz: Latest Commits For Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Duke & More
Ben Badler returns with more recent news from the world of college baseball recruiting, including a flipped commitment for the CWS champs.
Billy Carlson, Top 2025 MLB Draft Prospect, Flips Commit To Tennessee
Billy Carlson, a shortstop/righthander ranked No. 5 in the 2025 class, has flipped his commitment from Vanderbilt to Tennessee. Carlson is a potential first-round pick…
2025 MLB Draft Rankings: 200 Prospects To Know
Our updated 2025 MLB Draft rankings feature 200 new scouting reports on prospects to know as the summer circuit rolls on.
Win Your Dynasty League
Minor League Stuff+ Leaderboards By Age In 2024
Ranking the top 10 pitchers according to Stuff+ by age across the minors in 2024.
Minor League Hit+ Leaderboards By Age In 2024
Our minor league Hit+ leaderboards incorporates Statcast data to help identify top performers by age across the minors.
Fantasy Podcast: Top Prospects For 2025 Redraft Leagues
On this week’s episode of the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, hosts Geoff Pontes & Dylan White begin to creep into rankings season for 2025.
2024 International Reviews
2024 MLB International Reviews For All 30 Teams
Our International Reviews include scouting reports on top names to know and sleepers for each MLB organization.
New York Yankees 2024 International Review
Updated information and scouting reports on the New York Yankees’ 2024 international signing class.
Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 International Review
Updated information and scouting reports on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 international signing class.
Boston Red Sox 2024 International Review
Ceddanne Rafaela isn’t off to a great start as a rookie, but he has been a great find for Boston’s international scouting group, going from…
Atlanta Braves 2024 International Review
Updated information and scouting reports on the Atlanta Braves’ 2024 international signing class.
BA's College Players of the Year
Charlie Condon Named Baseball America’s 2024 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Few players are as accomplished in the batter’s box as Condon, and his team-first mentality elevated Georgia in 2024.
Paul Skenes Named Baseball America’s 2023 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Paul Skenes delivered an all-time performance in his first year at LSU, punctuating a championship season.
2022 College Player of the Year: Ivan Melendez
Ivan Melendez makes the most of his return to Texas by propelling the Longhorns to Omaha and boosting his draft stock.
2019 College Player of the Year: Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was the wire-to-wire favorite to win the award.
2018 College Player of the Year: Brady Singer
After an impressive junior year under considerable pressure, Florida ace Brady Singer was named Baseball America’s 2018 Player of the Year.
BA's High School Players Of The Year
Konnor Griffin Named Baseball America’s 2024 High School Player Of The Year
Mississippi two-way standout Konnor Griffin can do it all on the field, but his ability to handle the spotlight truly set him apart.
Max Clark Named Baseball America’s 2023 High School Player Of The Year
Max Clark earns high marks for his tools. Those who know him best are just as impressed with his commitment and work ethic.
2022 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Holliday
Pursuit of hits record, scrutiny of scouts did not faze Stillwater’s Jackson Holliday, son of the program’s most famous baseball alum.
2021 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Jobe
Whether hitting or pitching, Jackson Jobe does things on the field that few have seen.
2019 High School Player Of The Year: Bobby Witt Jr.
A humble teammate with an immeasurable work ethic, Royals draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. is our 2019 High School Player of the Year.
BA 101
From The Archives: Baseball America’s Scouting Dictionary
We present the Baseball America Scouting Dictionary, the first time all important scouting terms have been brought together in one handy-dandy, clip-and-save resource.
Understanding Pitch Classification In The Pitch-Tracking Era
Geoff Pontes breaks down the different pitch types and subclassifications within each to gain a better understanding of each pitch type.
Explaining The 20-80 Baseball Scouting Scale
Explaining how we—and most baseball scouts—determine the player grades you often read about on the scouting scale.
Explaining The Rule 5 Draft
Frequently asked Rule 5 Draft questions, roster rules, and how players “stick” with their new teams.
The Oral History Of The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects List
It was 25 years ago that Baseball America unveiled its first Top 100 Prospects list. Braves wunderkind lefty Steve Avery was the original No. 1…