PG in the Pros: Carlos Correa
Correa’s size, and elite-level bat speed and arm strength, earned him rarely-used comparisons to Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Cal Ripken Jr. prior to the 2012 MLB Draft.
Read MoreCorrea’s size, and elite-level bat speed and arm strength, earned him rarely-used comparisons to Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Cal Ripken Jr. prior to the 2012 MLB Draft.
Read MoreWith long levers, a tall stance, and big-time lift in his swing, Kris Bryant’s power drew comparisons to Dave Kingman even as a high school prospect.
Read MoreHosmer’s present status as perhaps the best defensive first baseman in the major leagues comes as little surprise based on the tools he displayed as a teenager.
Read MoreOn the mound and at the plate, Posey could always perform. But it was his move to catcher at FSU that made him the fifth overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft.
Read MoreA ‘lightning arm’ and ‘exploding fastball’ quickly separated Harvey from the pack
Read MoreShortstop? Catcher? Pitcher? A profile of Zack Greinke’s unique path to the 2002 Major League Draft.
Read MoreJustin Upton’s big-time power, speed, and strong arm made him an elite prospect right from the start.
Read MoreWith help from our good friends at Perfect Game, we kick off a new series today looking back at the careers of some prominent big leaguers before they were pros. First up…Jason Heyward.
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