Mariners’ Ben Williamson Plays To His Strengths
Ben Williamson has made an impression with his all-fields hitting approach and outstanding glove—but the Mariners value another attribute just as much
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Derek True Surprises Astros With More Velocity Than Expected
The Astros found a keeper in 18th-rounder Derek True, a righthander who has added velocity since signing.
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New Pitch Helps Mets’ Jonah Tong Break Out
Added bulk, a new pitch and innovative side work have helped young Mets righthander Jonah Tong break out at Class A.
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Hunter Patteson Validates Royals’ Faith With Early Breakout
UCF lefthander Hunter Patteson intrigued the Royals in 2022 even after he had Tommy John surgery. He’s back at full strength this season and breaking out.
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Rockies Late-Rounder Jarrod Cande Keeps Getting Better
Not often does a 17th-round pick break through to prospect status. Righthander Jarrod Cande is the exception to the rule.
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Pirates’ Hunter Barco Emerges From Surgery Better Than Ever
The Pirates drafted Hunter Barco in 2022 when he was coming off Tommy John surgery. Their faith has been rewarded this season.
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Back On The Dirt, Rangers’ Cody Freeman’s Bat Comes Alive
Cody Freeman tried his hand at catching in 2022 and 2023 but feels more at home now that he’s back on the infield at Double-A.
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Undrafted Reliever Wesley Moore Reaches Double-A With Phillies
Area scout Justin Munson was adamant the Phillies sign Wesley Moore. They’re glad they did after the reliever reached Double-A this spring.
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Twins’ Andrew Morris Just Keeps Improving
Andrew Morris has proven to be a master strike-thrower who gives hitters a different look since the Twins drafted him in 2022.
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Brewers’ Josh Knoth Adapts To Pro Routine At Low-A
The Brewers hold high hopes for top high school pick Josh Knoth, who pitched effectively at Low-A in his pro debut.
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Guardians’ Andrew Walters Jumps On A Fast Track
Andrew Walters was a two-time All-America reliever at Miami. He was making similar quick work of pro hitters in his debut.
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D-backs’ Andrew Pintar Is Healthy And Hitting
Following a series of surgeries the last three years, outfielder Andrew Pintar was making up for lost time at High-A Hillsboro.
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Reds Push Zach Maxwell One Step Closer To Cincinnati
Overpowering reliever Zach Maxwell achieved key development goals early in the season at Double-A.
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Cubs’ BJ Murray Finds Triple-A Groove After Slow Start
A tweak to BJ Murray’s swing helped the 24-year-old Cubs prospect find his power stroke at Triple-A after a slow start.
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Nationals’ Andrew Pinckney Strives For Selective Aggression
Nationals fourth-rounder Andrew Pinckney focused on swinging at strikes as he played at Double-A in his first full season.
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Yankees’ Ben Cowles Alters Routine And Sees Results
Shortstop Ben Cowles used his brief Triple-A time last year to inform the adjustments he needed to make. Now, the 2021 pick is thriving at Double-A.
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Matthew Etzel Blazes Trail For Late-Round Orioles Picks
The Orioles drafted Matthew Etzel in the 10th round last year. He has done nothing but hit ever since.
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Athletics’ Brennan Milone Shows A Knack For Hitting
Brennan Milone’s bat long intrigued the Athletics, who drafted him in 2022. He has proven to be an on-base machine in pro ba
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Simple Adjustment Has Dodgers’ Maddux Bruns On Track
The 2021 first-rounder has benefited from taking his lumps in pro ball, but now good things appear to be taking root at High-A.
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Tigers’ Max Anderson Keeps Good Times Rolling In Pro Ball
Second-rounder Max Anderson has an old school mentality that was paying off with a promising start in his first full season at High-A.
