| Features |
| Respect the Streak by 80Grade Staff |
| Giants #3 prospect, Joe Panik, had a rough week, going 1 for 20 with two walks and five strikeouts. He has seen his average drop from .300 in the middle of May down to .254 over the last month. He doesn't offer any power and he profiles average defensively, so his plus hit tool and approach will need to carry him. ... more |
| The Progress Report - Games of June 17th by 80Grade Staff |
| The Rangers number three prospect, Joey Gallo, had an outstanding week, and he topped it off by winning the South Atlantic League Home Run Derby. He had 7 home runs in 8 games last week, and MILB took notice by naming him an offensive player of the week. Half of his hits were long balls as he went 14-31 and had an OBP above .500. He and his teammate, Ryan Rua, are both tied for the most home runs with 22. One of the knocks on Gallo is that he strikes out a lot. He currently has 108, which trails teammate Lewis Brinson by one for most in the league. ... more |
| The Progress Report - Games of June 15th-16th by 80Grade Staff |
| Gabriel Ynoa struck out six over five scoreless innings. He gave up three hits and walked none. That is his fourth straight appearance without a walk, leaving him with just nine walks on the season. After 74 innings, he holds a 2.77 ERA with 63 strikeouts. His offerings are average, but they play up due to his command. He throws his fastball around 90 mph and features a change-up that can miss bats. ... more |
| The Progress Report - Games of June 14th by 80Grade Staff |
| Rangers right-hander, C.J. Edwards, threw 5 innings on Friday, giving up two earned runs on two hits and a walk. He struck out twelve. He now has 86 strikeouts in just 66 innings with a 2.05 ERA. Edwards was a 48th round pick out of high school and surprised a lot of people in his debut last season. His fastball can get up to 95 and he has an effective curveball. ... more |
| Keep Up With The Latest Prospect News by 80Grade Staff |
| The internet is an amazing resource, especially when it comes to baseball prospects. At 80Grade, we want to make it easier for you to keep up with the latest news and trends. You can access our most recent prospect links at the bottom of the home page or you can get the full listing on the separate Prospect Links page. ... more |
| The Progress Report - Games of June 13th by 80Grade Staff |
| The Progress Report - Games of June 12th by 80Grade Staff |
| Gerrit Cole Debut Notes by Matt Koenig |
| The Progress Report - Games of June 11th by 80Grade Staff |
| Respect The Streak by 80Grade Staff |
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| Prospect Links |
| The Cubs announced a number of draft signings, including 2nd round pick Rob Zastryzny for $1.1 million, which is $261,900 below slot. ... Bleed Cubbie Blue |
| Prospect of the Day: Zack Wheeler ... MinorLeagueBall |
| Undrafted free agent, Zach Petrick, has made a solid impression in his first year with the Cardinals. ... St. Louis Post Dispatch |
| Jim Callis updates his top 10 Pirates and comments on new Cub Kris Bryant. ... Baseball America |
| Notes on some short-season prospects in the Astros' organization. ... The Crawfish Boxes |
| Good post on how the Rays' new draft picks will fit into their system. ... DRays Bay |
| Zack Wheeler debuts tonight in Atlanta, facing off against Paul Maholm. ... Fangraphs |
| The #53 overall prospect, Luis Heredia, has been pitching in extended Spring Training and will head to West Virginia tomorrow. ... Pirates Prospects |
| Josh Bell and Stetson Allie had big weeks for West Virgina. ... Pirates Prospects |
| Stetson Allie has 17 homers in his transition from the mound. He has been promoted to High-A Bradenton. ... Bucs Dugout |