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Jared Wyllys

April 26th, 2018

Weekly Prospect Spotlights: Nick Allen and Infield Prospect Notes

By Jared Wyllys

Discussion with Nick Allen on his plan for development in full season ball, plus a trio of spotlights covering more infield prospects to follow in 2018.

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April 19th, 2018

Weekly Prospect Spotlights: Daulton Varsho and Cal League Notes

By Jared Wyllys

Discussion with Daulton Varsho on adjusting to full season ball and developing his approach both at the plate and behind it, plus a trio of spotlights covering early season Cal League action.

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April 12th, 2018

Weekly Prospect Spotlights: Dylan Cease and Padres Southpaws

By Jared Wyllys

Insight into Dylan Cease’s development and some veteran advice the young righty received this spring, plus recent spotlights on some Padres southpaws.

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Dakota Mekkes, RHP, Cubs, Chicago Cubs Prospects
September 26th, 2017

Cubs’ Dakota Mekkes used unique delivery to impress in first full season

By Jared Wyllys

Splitting time between Class A South Bend and High A Myrtle Beach, the Cubs’ 2016 10th-rounder relied on a deceptive arm action and deep release point to keep hitters off balance this year. The results were impressive.

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August 17th, 2017

Rays’ Garrett Whitley on the rise thanks to a push from unlikely source

By Jared Wyllys

The Rays’ first-rounder in 2015, Whitley struggled early adapting to pro ball, but his glove, power and on-base potential are showing up this year in the Midwest League.

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Jon Duplantier, D-Backs, Diamondbacks prospects, Diamondbacks
July 10th, 2017

Jon Duplantier rolling through first professional season with Diamondbacks

By Jared Wyllys

The D-backs’ 2016 third-round selection made short work of Midwest League hitters in the first half of the season thanks to his refined mechanics and a knuckle curve that’s become a real weapon. His performance earned him a trip to the 2017 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.

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Gavin Lux, Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger, Dodgers, Dodgers prospects
June 14th, 2017

PG in the Pros: Lux adjusting to pro ball after hitting reset button at Class A Great Lakes

By Jared Wyllys

The Dodgers’ 2016 first-rounder, Gavin Lux (2B/SS) is adjusting to the growing pains associated with a jump from 2016 high school star into his first full season of pro baseball.

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Ben Rortvedt, Twins, Perfect Game, Twins prospects
May 24th, 2017

PG in the Pros: No stranger to hard work, the Twins’ Ben Rortvedt is ready to break out

By Jared Wyllys

A 2015 Perfect Game All-American and second-round pick of the Twins last year, Rortvedt is spending his first full season as a pro at Class A Cedar Rapids in the Midwest League, refining his defense and beginning his journey up the Twins’ organizational ladder.

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Dominic Smith, Mets, Las Vegas 51's, Triple-A Pacific Coast League
May 17th, 2017

PG in the Pros: Mets’ Dominic Smith on the cusp of the big leagues

By Jared Wyllys

Smith attracted the Mets’ attention playing the showcase circuit as high schooler, becoming their first-round pick in 2013. Fast-forward to three seasons of raking in the minors, and his MLB debut could be coming soon.

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April 25th, 2017

Cubs’ Johnson embracing his move to bullpen at Triple-A Iowa

By Jared Wyllys

Confidently transitioning into his new role as a reliever, Pierce Johnson’s (RHP, Cubs) early results at Triple-A Iowa are showing that he’s almost ready for his shot at the big leagues.

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