Weekly Prospect Spotlights: Nick Allen and Infield Prospect Notes
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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Weekly Prospect Spotlights: Daulton Varsho and Cal League Notes
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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Weekly Prospect Spotlights: Dylan Cease and Padres Southpaws
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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Cubs’ Dakota Mekkes used unique delivery to impress in first full season
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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Rays’ Garrett Whitley on the rise thanks to a push from unlikely source
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 rolling through first professional season with Diamondbacks
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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PG in the Pros: Lux adjusting to pro ball after hitting reset button at Class A Great Lakes
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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PG in the Pros: No stranger to hard work, the Twins’ Ben Rortvedt is ready to break out
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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PG in the Pros: Mets’ Dominic Smith on the cusp of the big leagues
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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Cubs’ Johnson embracing his move to bullpen at Triple-A Iowa
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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