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First-Rounder Braylon Payne Perfectly Fits Brewers’ Strategy
The Brewers drafted prep outfielder Braylon Payne in the first round, drawn to his up-the-middle profile and willingness to sign for an under-slot deal.
The Brewers drafted prep outfielder Braylon Payne in the first round, drawn to his up-the-middle profile and willingness to sign for an under-slot deal.
The White Sox drafted Midwestern prep Caleb Bonemer in the second round following his outstanding showing on the 2023 showcase circui
Gage Miller’s simple, compact swing helped him dominate the SEC at Alabama. The Marlins were only too happy to draft him in the third round.
A.J. Blubaugh has added to his repertoire in recent seasons as he climbed to Triple-A.
The Pirates are no strangers to taking things slow with high school pitchers, with 2023 draft pick Zander Mueth being the latest example in Rookie ball.
Undrafted but undaunted, Division III product Ryan Loutos used the very tools he helped create to better himself as a pitcher and ultimately reach MLB.
After going undrafted in 2022, Otto Kemp is beginning to garner attention at Double-A in the Phillies’ system.
Drue Hackenberg is an athletic strike-thrower who over-performs his raw attributes, much like another Braves starter.
With a well-rounded skill set, Brock Rodden advanced quickly to Double-A in his first full season.
Tre’ Morgan defies the first base prototype with his elite bat-to-ball skills and commitment to never giving away an at-bat.
In the case of Michael Forret, one of the Orioles’ youngest arms was one of their most promising.
Lanky righthander Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz is increasingly looking like a starter, thanks to velocity gains and overall refinement.
Spencer Horwitz’s Triple-A manager had a plan to get the 26-year-old’s bat into the Toronto lineup. The plan worked to perfection.
The Mets went over slot to sign eighth-rounder prep shortstop Boston Baro last year. He has built on a strong foundation at Low-A in his full-season debut.
D-backs catcher Adrian Del Castillo’s pro development has been a journey. Now that he has reached Triple-A, his destination has come into focus.
The Cubs regard 20-year-old catcher Moises Ballesteros as having a special bat. Now, he is one stop away at Triple-A.
As he learns to make more authoritative contact, Randy De Jesus’ power production is on the rise at Low-A.
Drafted in 2018, speedy center fielder DaShawn Keirsey has added skills as he has climbed the minor league ladder, this year to Triple-A.
Zach Messinger worked as a reliever in college but has adapted to a starter’s routine in pro ball. He was beginning to turn heads at Double-A.
Taiwanese two-way player Sheng-En Lin had appeared only as a position player in Rookie ball, but the Reds plan to have him resume pitching at a later date.
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