Jim Ingraham

The 2018 second-rounder could follow the trail blazed by Cody Allen and Kyle Crockett as college relievers who reached the majors one year after being drafted.

Rather than pitch competitively in 2018, Aiken focused on his conditioning and mechanics at the Indians’ Arizona complex.

Oviedo excelled against older competition in the New York-Penn League as he emerged as one of the organization’s finest pitching prospects.

Drafted out of high school last year, Tyler Freeman adapted quickly to pro ball by acing an assignment to the New York-Penn League.

The 2018 third-rounder zoomed to low Class A, thanks in part to strong instincts embellished by his baseball bloodlines.

Impeccable control allows Bieber to carve up minor league batters and earn the system’s Best Player honors in our midseason update.

A pair of out-of-options combatants vied for the Indians’ utility job, with Gonzalez outlasting the more experienced Gio Urshela.

With two outstanding defensive catchers in Cleveland, the Indians have tried Mejia at secondary positions.

Diaz returns to Triple-A to round out his game and prepare for an inevitable callup to Cleveland.

Nolan Jones already shows a disciplined hitting approach; adding power will be the next step.

Shane Bieber combines fine control, work ethic and improving stuff.

This article originally appeared in the Dec. 25, 1990 issue of BA.

The Indians’ system has overflown with SS, with Willi Castro being the latest.

Eric Haase joined the Indians’ 40-man roster after breaking out at Double-A.

Slugging first baseman Bobby Bradley showed mental toughness.

Jim Ingraham chooses postseason award winners for Indians prospects.

Mitch Longo, who hails from Cleveland suburbs, now plays in Indians system.

The Indians had no intention of trading prized prospect Triston McKenzie.

Francisco Mejia broke out in 2016, but he’s been even better this year.

Bradley Zimmer credits success to changing his setup and swing path.