David Ortiz’s Path From Prospect To The Hall of Fame
From a $3,500 international signee to a Hall of Famer, here is the path Ortiz carved in his earliest years.
David Ortiz (b. 1975)
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How Many Prospects Does A Team Actually Have? More Than You Might Think.
We examined every team’s farm system from 1998 to 2012 to see how many future major leaguers they had each year.
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Latin American Stars Who Could Soon Join Growing Group In Cooperstown
The number of Latin American stars enshrined in the Hall of Fame more than doubled in the 2010s—and the pace shows no sign of slowing.
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Top 10 MLB International Signing Classes Since 1989
While international players have a long, rich history in the major leagues, their prominence has never been greater.
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Reader’s Choice: The MLB Team Of The 2010s
Mookie Betts or Bryce Harper? Manny Machado or Nolan Arenado? Baseball America readers voted on their Team of the 2010s.
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Numbers Game: Picking The MLB Team Of The 2010s
The superstars who have defined the decade, headlined by Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw.
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World Baseball Classic Underscores Global Roots Of MLB
WBC could help baseball make inroads into areas where game is an afterthought
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Jean Segura Makes Most Of Second Chance
Not on the original roster, Jean Segura has produced for the Dominicans
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Transition Out Of Baseball Not Easy For Most Players
For the non one-percenters, a transition out of baseball is loaded with questions.
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David Ortiz Wins Silver Slugger In Final Season
David Ortiz’s final season got more decorated Thursday
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Ortiz Not Only 40-Year-Old Driving Red Sox
Koji Uehara has come back effective as ever.
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An International Influx Is Headed To The Hall
Adrian Beltre hasn’t slowed down near the end of his Hall of Fame career
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Want To Be An All-Star? Be A Top Prospect
Of the 20 All-Star starters, only four didn’t rank on a Top 100 Prospects list
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Momentum Building For DH In NL
DENVER—Get ready for it. The DH could be coming to a National League park near you. And it may happen sooner than later. The NL…
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The Baseballist: Three Reasons Why Adding The DH Makes Sense For The NL
Matt Eddy examines why the time has long past for the NL to adopt the designated hitter.
