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NPB Update: Pacific Rim Players We’re Following (Vol. 7)

Ryosuke Hirata, Takahiro Norimoto, and Tomohiro Anraku could all have future roles for major league clubs. Who could be the first to come over to the U.S.?

Working at 2080 Baseball

At 2080 Baseball we are always on the lookout for qualified individuals. Below is a description of the positions currently available, including player evaluators,…

Working at 2080 Baseball

At 2080 Baseball we are always on the lookout for qualified individuals. Below is a description of the positions currently available, including player evaluators,…

NPB Update: Players We’re Following in Japan (Vol. 3)

Shohei Ohtani is making a strong case to be a full-time, two-way player. Plus, profiles of five more NPB players to watch this week from Mike Shubin and Dave DeFreitas.

NPB Update: Players We’re Following in Japan (Vol. 2)

Dave DeFreitas and Mike Shubin are following the 2016 NPB action, and profile five players to watch, including former major leaguer Randy Messenger’s progress with the Hanshin Tigers.

NPB Update: Players We’re Watching in Japan (Vol. 1)

Who will be next crop of Japanese players poised to come to the major leagues? 2080’s Dave DeFreitas and Mike Shubin will provide their insights to help answer that question for the rest of the season. Enjoy the first edition of our NPB Update newsletter!

Notes from The East: International, Eastern, and Carolina League Updates

LHP Jordan Montgomery, 1B Sam Travis (above), CF Dustin Fowler, 1B Rowdy Tellez, and C Jonah Heim are among the eight prospects we take a closer look at in this week’s edition.

Notes From the West: PCL and Cal League Updates

Albert Almora gets profiled by Nick J. Faleris, and updates on Drew Jackson, Hunter Renfroe, Mac Williamson, Johan Mieses and Carlos Polanco highlight our recap of last week’s PCL and Cal League action. Plus, new 2080 contributor Ryan Ozella files his first two prospect spotlights.

Scouting the Pacific Rim: The Progression of Kenta Maeda

Scout and new 2080 contributor Dave DeFreitas analyzes the Dodgers right-hander and wonders – will his signing convince more mid-to-upper level Asian players to make the jump to MLB?