Drafted 13th overall last year, Andrew Painter looked like a complete pitcher at three minor league levels this season, one capable of pitching his way to the MLB rotation as a 20-year-old in 2023.
Brett Baty believes he is just scratching the surface of his power potential after hitting the ball in the air more often in the upper minors, setting a career high for homers and making his MLB debut.
The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Glendale Desert Dogs, which includes prospects from the Dodgers, White Sox, Brewers, Twins and Reds.
The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Peoria Javelinas, which includes prospects from the Mariners, Padres, Mets, Nationals and Guardians.
The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Salt River Rafters, which includes prospects from the Rockies, D-backs, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Tigers.
The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Surprise Saguaros, which includes prospects from the Rangers, Royals, Astros, Phillies and Pirates.
The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Scottsdale Scorpions, which includes prospects from the Giants, Angels, Orioles, Red Sox and Braves.
The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Mesa Solar Sox, which includes prospects from the Cubs, Yankees, Marlins, A’s and Rays.
Here are the 12 youngest players in the Arizona Fall League, headlined by two of the game’s premier prospects.
New rules regarding infield positioning, pitch timers and larger bases, as well as automatic ball-strike challenges, will be in use during the 2022 Arizona Fall League.
Kyle Harrison met little resistance after a promotion to Double-A and could be on a fast track to San Francisco, especially if he masters a third pitch to pair with his deadly fastball/slider combo.
Like many transformative moments in history, the official recognition of a players’ union representing minor league players ended up happening in a surprisingly short period of time.
Pages and Sal Frelick hit two home runs, Anthony Volpe had a big night and more.
Pete Crow-Armstrong used his down time in 2021 while recovering from surgery to refine his swing and bring up his power production in 2022. The process paid off with a breakthrough season at two Class A levels.
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.
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.
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.
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