Refining Defense Is Mets Catcher Kevin Parada’s Top Goal
If he can meet the defensive requirements, Kevin Parada could one day form a potent catching tandem with Francisco Alvarez in New York.
If he can meet the defensive requirements, Kevin Parada could one day form a potent catching tandem with Francisco Alvarez in New York.
The 18-year-old Dominican shortstop is one of the most gifted and instinctual defenders to come along in awhile.
Following a brutal season at High-A, Jaden Hill looked sharp in the Arizona Fall League as he shifts from starting to relieving.
Blake Wolters burst on the prospect scene in the lead-up to his senior high school season in 2023. The Royals nabbed the fast riser in the second round.
Following an offensive outburst in the Arizona Fall League, James Triantos has a to-do list for offseason development as he heads into 2024.
The ease with which 24-year-old righthander Jack Perkins took to the bullpen in the AFL gives him more avenues to Oakland.
Lefthander DJ Herz stood out at Double-A after joining the Nationals organization in August—but he had begun to turn the corner a few weeks before that.
Acquired from the Angels last summer, Edgar Quero is a young switch-hitter and accomplished hitter. His primary focus this season will be on improving his defense.
Former UNC outfielder Mac Horvath is type of hitter the Orioles specialize in developing, and the early returns are positive after his pro debut.
Spencer Jones has plenty of raw power. Getting to all of it requires intention and approach, which he focused on during his first full pro season.
The 2023 pickup missed bats at an elite rate and has a bead on a bullpen gig now that he’s on the 40-man roster.
The young righthander’s three-pitch mix, control and groundball tendencies have him rising in the Reds’ system.
Adding stamina and velocity could help 2022 seventh-rounder Kyle Jones take the next step.
Drafted fourth overall last July, Wyatt Langford could force his way into the Rangers’ MLB lineup on Opening Day.
With the Padres paring payroll this offseason, they prioritized signing a pair of foreign professional relievers.
Things snowballed on Cartaya in a dismal 2023, but the Dodgers expect better days ahead because of his strong makeup.
The Angels’ 2023 third-rounder moved around the diamond at Stanford and is now trying a new position early in his pro career.
Chourio signed the most lucrative contract ever for a player with no MLB experience, but that doesn’t mean he won’t continue working to reach his upside.
The Pirates helped Anthony Solometo get more directional to the plate and learn a new breaking pitch.
Getting healthy and building innings are all that could stand in the way of Tekoah Roby joining the Cardinals’ big league rotation.
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