What Went Wrong: Lessons Learned From 11 Recent Draft Busts
Eleven top draft picks of recent vintage who failed to live up to expectations—and what scouts learned from those players’ unrealized potential.
Bubba Starling (b. 1992)
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Talented Wilmington Trio Down But Not Out
The Royals believe prospects Nick Pratto, MJ Melendez and Seuly Matias will learn from their struggles in the Carolina League.
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The Most Iconic BA Draft Covers Of The Past 25 Years
From 1994 to Adley Rutschman this year, the cover of Baseball America tells the story of the draft with a single image.
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Kyle Zimmer Remains Loyal To Royals
The Royals stuck with the 2012 first-rounder through a litany of injuries; now Zimmer can repay that loyalty after an intense offseason training regimen.
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Kevin Lenik Takes The Road Less Traveled
After converting to pitcher in 2015, Lenik takes a roundabout route to pro ball before opening eyes at big league camp.
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2018 Kansas City Royals Top 10 Prospects
The top 10 prospects in the Kansas City Royals’ farm system.
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Bubba Starling’s New Outlook
Bubba Starling vows not to let the pressure get to him
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Webb’s Signing Has A Nice Ring
The next time Nathan Webb steps on the field, he would like it to be on the mound
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Top 100 Prospects Position Rankings: Center Fielders
Now that we’ve wrapped up the Top 10 Prospects lists and The Top 100, we turn our attention to how the best of the best…
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Ask BA: Who Just Missed The Top 100?
Have a question for Ask BA? Tweet it to J.J. (@jjcoop36) or email it to askba@baseballamerica.com. Q:So we now know who made the Top 100…
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Kansas City Royals Top 10 Prospects
See Also: Royals Top 10 Prospects Chat with J.J. Cooper Want More? Complete Top 10 Prospects Rankings Get it all: Subscribe to Baseball America Go…
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MLB Draft’s Two-Sport Stars Carry Big Risks, Big Rewards
With the A’s drafting Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray No. 9 overall, revisiting an in-depth dive at two-sport stars in 2011.
