Adael Amador: Rockies 2022 Minor League Player Of The Year
Shortstop Adael Amador’s precociousness helped him achieve his goals in the batter’s box and in the field in a breakthrough 2022 season at Low-A.
Shortstop Adael Amador’s precociousness helped him achieve his goals in the batter’s box and in the field in a breakthrough 2022 season at Low-A.
Perhaps no Triple-A pitcher had better stuff than Hunter Brown this season, but it was his improvement to command markers that truly set him apart this season and earned him a belated September callup.
The stars aligned for Gunnar Henderson and the Orioles in the 2019 draft, when the talented prep shortstop slid to the second round. Three years later, he is the top prospect in baseball and one of the future faces of the franchise.
Examining sliders that have been standouts for each of these five pitchers throughout the 2022 season.
Eguy Rosario put in the time to improve both his offensive and defensive game at Triple-A as one of the youngest regulars in the Pacific Coast League. His hard work was rewarded with an August callup.
A little patience went a long way for Jeremy De La Rosa, who showed power, speed and defense in a breakout season at Low-A.
Miguel Vargas moved to Triple-A this season and did what he has always done—hit. He caught the attention of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and even learned a new position, one that may become his home.
Chourio collected three RBIs in his Double-A debut, Rodriguez added three hits and more.
The Angels hope Edgar Quero can build off his breakout season at Low-A to one day give the organization its first homegrown catcher since the days of Mike Napoli and Jeff Mathis.
With the pitch clock coming to the major leagues in 2023, it’s reasonable to wonder, does that mean that pitchers won’t throw as hard in upcoming seasons?
A pair of Red Sox and Mariners prospects lead the final Hot Sheet of the 2022 season.
With the end of the minor league season in the offing, Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris reflect on their favorite memories.
The D-backs give Corbin Carroll a late taste of MLB action to set him up for 2023 success after he dominated Double-A and Triple-A.
Catcher Shea Langeliers was the top-ranked prospect the Athletics acquired in their offseason trades. This season he offered a glimpse of his potential at Triple-A and during his MLB debut.
Vaughn Grissom completed a meteoric rise from High-A on Opening Day to Atlanta in August, and the 21-year-old appears to be a big part of the Braves’ future.
Breaking down five fastballs from under-the-radar prospects that rank among the best in the minor leagues.
Brandon Pfaadt is doing something no pitcher has done at Reno in 10 years.
The new restrictions come after years of increased defensive shifting in the majors and a corresponding decline in offense throughout the game. There is just one problem. There is no evidence that banning shifts actually improves batted ball outcomes.
Anthony Volpe had his best day since he was promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Cardinals third baseman Jordan Walker and shortstop Masyn Winn sat down with Baseball America to discuss the swing changes they’ve made since high school, when they found out they were headed to the Futures Game, the toughest pitcher they’ve faced in 2022 and more.
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