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JJ Cooper @jjcoop36.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

The DSL season begins today. We want to give you the best possible coverage to get up to date on recent international signings. Thanks to @benbadler.bsky.social here are in-depth reports on all 30 organizations. www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...

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2025 MLB International Reviews For All 30 Teams

Baseball America presents international reviews featuring scouting reports on top prospects to know and sleepers for each MLB organization.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Happy opening day in the DSL! 🇩🇴 We have scouting reports today on 322 international prospects in our International Reviews. A full breakdown of the class for all 30 MLB teams, from the top names to the sleepers and who's been trending up. www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...

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2025 MLB International Reviews For All 30 Teams

Baseball America presents international reviews featuring scouting reports on top prospects to know and sleepers for each MLB organization.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

St. Louis Cardinals 18-year-old catcher Rainiel Rodriguez homered again. That’s 7 home runs in 14 games in the Florida Complex League. Came into today hitting .385/.528/.897 ⬆️⬆️

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The excitement is growing around Detroit Tigers outfielder Max Clark. He's top five in the Midwest League in OBP, has more walks than strikeouts and one of the best in-zone contact rates in the minors. New video: youtube.com/watch?v=_i1w...

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Why Max Clark Is One Of MLB's Elite Prospects

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Brewers shortstop Jesus Made and Padres shortstop Leo De Vries both jumped into the top 10 overall prospects in baseball. They both look like special players who could make their MLB debuts before they turn 21. New video comparing Made and De Vries ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=Zvo8...

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Jesus Made And Leo De Vries Look Like Superstars

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

E124 of Future Projection is up! The new Top 100 prospects list. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2PS7...

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Episode 124: May Top 100 Prospect Update—The Up/Down Names To Know

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

New Video: These Prospects Have Been Early Standouts In The New York Yankees Farm System youtu.be/1bN2g5XK8zI

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Yankees Prospects: These Early Standouts Look LEGIT

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Red Sox LHP Brandon Clarke through two starts: ⚾️ Fastball 95-99 mph ⚾️ Slider has 17 swings, 13 misses (76%) ⚾️ 48% strikeout rate ⚾️ 69% strikes New video on Boston's latest breakout prospect: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVu1...

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Brandon Clarke: The Next Red Sox Breakout Prospect

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Baseball America @baseballamerica.com · 01/04/2025

There are two new Top 100 Prospects today 👀 Welcome Arjun Nimmala and Edgar Quero to the list following recent graduations. buff.ly/RXAP9ZL

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

New Video: Top 10 Players In The Loaded 2026 Class Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=i7FQ...

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Top 10 Players In The LOADED 2026 Class

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Carlos Collazo @carlosacollazo.com · 12/03/2025

We're looking for questions for the next episode of Future Projection. If you have any for myself and @benbadler.bsky.social ask away!

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Mark Chiarelli @markchiarelli.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Today for BA, one MLB prospect from every organization facing a critical season in 2025. Several I enjoyed diving into... ⚾ Justin Crawford ⚾ Anthony Solometo ⚾ Elijah Green ⚾ Dylan Lesko ⚾ Nelson Rada www.baseballamerica.com/stories/30-m...

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30 MLB Prospects Facing Critical Seasons In 2025

Mark Chiarelli highlights notable MLB prospects for each team facing make-or-break seasons heading into 2025.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

This 2026 class is stacked. New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...

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2026 Top High School Draft Prospects

Baseball America's Ben Badler ranks the top 200 2026 MLB Draft prospects in the high school class, headlined by Grady Emerson.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

This 2026 class is stacked. New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...

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2026 Top High School Draft Prospects

Baseball America's Ben Badler ranks the top 200 2026 MLB Draft prospects in the high school class, headlined by Grady Emerson.

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Carlos Collazo @carlosacollazo.com · 14/02/2025

Happy opening day to all who celebrate. On the latest Future Projection Podcast, @benbadler.bsky.social, Jacob Rudner and myself participate in our annual amateur player draft. Whose team do you like best? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0pO...

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Episode 114: The Annual Amateur Player Draft

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Carlos Collazo @carlosacollazo.com · 07/02/2025

New Future Projection Podcast with @benbadler.bsky.social. American League breakout prospects: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ha...

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Episode 113: American League Breakout Prospects

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Carlos Collazo @carlosacollazo.com · 04/02/2025

Today we're rolling out our preseason draft update for the 2025 class. We're expanding from 100 to 200 players and—for the first time at this stage after reader requests—we have tool grades for the top 100 players: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/20...

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2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects

We've updated our 100 prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft, headlined by Texas A&M's Jace LaViolette.

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Carlos Collazo @carlosacollazo.com · 04/02/2025

Today we roll out our preseason All-America teams. As always at Baseball America, our teams are voted on by MLB scouting directors. College AA Teams + Best Tools: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/202... High School AA Teams + Best Tools: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/202...

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2025 Preseason High School Baseball All-American Teams

MLB scouting departments vote on Baseball America's annual preseason high school baseball All-American teams.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

New Video: Breakout prospect picks for every team in the NL Central youtu.be/Q33XvvLRCHU?...

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NL Central Breakout Prospects

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Baseball America's Top 30 prospect lists are up now for every team. Includes 2025 international signings as well. Here are the lists for all 30 orgs: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...

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2025 MLB Top Prospects For Every Team

Ranking the Top 30 MLB prospects in every organization, complete with full scouting reports, tool grades & more for 900 players.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The favorites to sign Roki Sasaki, the latest buzz we're hearing on his situation and the different scenarios that could unfold this week: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/roki...

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Roki Sasaki's Most Likely Landing Spots, Latest Free Agency Buzz

Ben Badler updates his ranking of Roki Sasaki's most likely landing spots ahead of the Jan. 15 international signing day.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

⭐️ Jan. 15 International Signing Update ⭐️ - Top 100 players by projected bonus - Signing team for every player - Scouting reports on everyone Read more here: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...

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2025 MLB International Prospects: Top 100 Bonus Board

Baseball America's latest international prospects bonus board expands to 100 players in advance of the signing period beginning on Jan. 15.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Is This MLB’s Future No. 1 Prospect? New video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-qx...

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Is This MLB’s Future #1 Prospect?

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The Detroit Tigers Big Three Prospects Are Stacked We talk about whether Jackson Jobe can be a true No. 1 starter, what to expect from Max Clark + how high he will rank in the Top 100, and what makes Kevin McGonigle one of the best hitters in the minors. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFTC...

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Detroit Tigers Big Three Prospects Are STACKED

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

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Detroit Tigers Big Three Prospects Are STACKED

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Carlos Collazo @carlosacollazo.com · 06/01/2025

The industry is changing, but for myself (and for Baseball America), I think scouts are vital to the game. Here's what they are saying: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/base... (free for everyone, no paywall) (3/3)

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Baseball America's 2025 Scout Survey: Evaluators Fear Game's Direction Amid 'Doom And Gloom’ Offseason

Baseball America presents the results of its 2025 Scout Survey, featuring insight on the state of the industry, job security fears & more.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Do The White Sox Have Two Future Aces? A breakdown of the upside and risk for Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith—two of the best pitching prospects in baseball—with @carloscollazo.bsky.social. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpmE...

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Do The White Sox Have TWO Future Aces?

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Kumar Rocker, Sebastian Walcott + The Texas Rangers Top Prospects How good will Kumar Rocker be, the immense upside of Sebastian Walcott, what clicked for Alejandro Rosario and the potential breakout prospects in the farm system. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DMz...

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Kumar Rocker, Sebastian Walcott & Texas Rangers Top Prospects

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Starlyn Caba is the No. 54 prospect on the Baseball America Top 100. Switch-hitting 19-year-old shortstop with premium defense, bat control and strike-zone judgment.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

The Mariners Farm System Is Elite Why Colt Emerson is one of the best hitters in the minors, Cole Young, Jonny Farmelo, the upside of Lazaro Montes and Seattle's young pitching with @carloscollazo.bsky.social. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXSA...

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Mariners Farm System Is ELITE

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Do The Guardians Have A Top 5 Farm System? Travis Bazzana vs. Jaison Chourio and whether it’s closer than people think, Chase DeLauter’s future and a player outside the Top 100 who could be there soon. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bRj...

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Cleveland Guardians: Top 5 Farm System?

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

⭐️ 2025 International Bonus Board Update - Top 50 projected bonus players + teams - Added 2 players from Japan (not just Sasaki) - Red Sox 📈 - Cubs 📈 - Brewers 📈 - Orioles 📈 Full list: ⤵️ www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...

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2025 MLB International Prospects Bonus Board: Roki Sasaki Takes The Top Spot In Expanded Rankings

Baseball America's latest international prospects bonus board expands to 50 players, including Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

2025 international signing update going up tomorrow at BA. Projected top 50 bonus players in the class for January 15.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

One more big international signing for the New York Yankees before the 2024 signing period closes on Sunday. They sign Stiven Marinez, lefthanded-hitting shortstop from the Dominican Republic, for $1.65 million.

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Ben Badler @benbadler.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Questions for the next episode of Future Projection with @carloscollazo.bsky.social? Lots to talk about this week. Drop them here ⤵️

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Baseball America @baseballamerica.com · 10/12/2024

The Nationals are now on the clock. Here's our first full first-round mock draft of the 2025 draft cycle 👀 buff.ly/4g4mAlS

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