Tigers Call Up Top Prospects
August 17, 2020
The Detroit Tigers have started to fall off after a hot start, losing five in a row and six of ten. Everyone knew they couldn’t sustain the good start as they are rebuilding.
Tag: MLB Prospects
Who are the Braves’ Top Prospects?
April 20, 2020
Glenn Kaplan introduces and analyzes the top prospetcs in the Atlanta Braves’ farm system.
Analyzing the New York Mets’ Top 4 Prospects
April 6, 2020
Glenn Kaplan analyzes the New York Mets’ top four prospects:
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Biggest Risers, Fallers in Newest MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects List
January 29, 2020
Dan Fappiano looks at the biggest risers and fallers in MLB Pipeline’s newest Top 100 Prospects list.
Player comparisons for MLB Pipeline’s top five prospects
September 12, 2019
Matthew Pyne shares his MLB player comparisons for Pipeline’s Top 5 minor league prospects.
September Call-Ups: AL Central Edition
August 17, 2019
With September looming and pennant races tightening, it’s almost time for major league rosters to expand from 25 to 40. So I am going to give you a series of articles breaking down the likely most impactful September Call-Ups for all 30 teams. Now for the American League Central.
September Call-Ups: AL East Edition
August 17, 2019
With September looming and pennant races tightening, it’s almost time for major league rosters to expand from 25 to 40. So I am going to give you a series of articles breaking down the likely most impactful September Call-Ups for all 30 teams. Let’s start with the American League East.
State of MLB: Prospect Hoarding
August 9, 2019
It has become a recurrent theme in trade negotiations between contending and rebuilding teams: “Prospect X is untouchable.” Teams have become increasingly reluctant to trade their top prospects in an effort to inch closer to a championship. Front offices are trying to do the same thing: construct a roster that is filled with young and talented players at below-market value contracts. This philosophy of risk-aversion, prospect accumulation, and player development is having a negative impact on Major League Baseball.
MLB Draft Review: Round One Grades
June 14, 2019
Now that the MLB Draft is over, let’s take a look back at the first round, grading every pick. Note that these are rough grades, as most, if not all, of these guys, won’t see the Majors for at least two-three years, if at all. It is hard to judge what they will do and things can always change.
Our writers giving grades: Alex Kielar (AK), Gio Damico (GD), Joey Ricotta (JR), and Jamie Gatlin (JG).
MLB Draft Preview: Zack Thompson
June 3, 2019
Alex Kielar | June 3rd, 2019 Zack Thompson, LHP (Kentucky) Height: 6’3” Weight: 225 lb Age: 21 Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB Draft Preview: George Kirby
June 3, 2019
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 210 LBs
Age: 21
Bats: R
Throws: R
MLB Pipeline Grades: Fastball: 60|Curveball: 55|Slider: 55|Changeup: 50|Control: 60|Overall: 50 (I don’t understand their math on this one.)
2018 Stats: 10-3, 2.89 ERA, 9.6 K/9, 2.7 BB/9, 8.8 H/9
2019 Stats: 8-2, 2.75 ERA, 10.9 K/9, 0.6 BB/9, 7.5 H/9
MLB Draft Preview: Jack Leiter
June 3, 2019
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 195 lbs
Age: 19
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
2018 Stats: 6-3, 0.64 ERA, 77 SO, 18 BB, 23 Hits, 54.1 IP
2019 Stats: 8-1, 0.54 ERA, 88 SO, 19 BB, 23 Hits, 52.1 IP
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55 Curveball: 55 Slider: 50 Changeup: 50 Control: 55
Latest News
Tigers Call Up Top Prospects
The Detroit Tigers have started to fall off after a hot start, losing five in a row and six of ten. Everyone knew they couldn’t sustain the good start as they are rebuilding.
August 17, 2020
MLB
Who are the Braves’ Top Prospects?
Glenn Kaplan introduces and analyzes the top prospetcs in the Atlanta Braves’ farm system.
April 20, 2020
MLB
Analyzing the New York Mets’ Top 4 Prospects
Glenn Kaplan analyzes the New York Mets’ top four prospects:
April 6, 2020
MLB
Biggest Risers, Fallers in Newest MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects List
Dan Fappiano looks at the biggest risers and fallers in MLB Pipeline’s newest Top 100 Prospects list.
January 29, 2020
Player comparisons for MLB Pipeline’s top five prospects
Matthew Pyne shares his MLB player comparisons for Pipeline’s Top 5 minor league prospects.
September 12, 2019
September Call-Ups: AL Central Edition
With September looming and pennant races tightening, it’s almost time for major league rosters to expand from 25 to 40. So I am going to give you a series of articles breaking down the likely most impactful September Call-Ups for all 30 teams. Now for the American League Central.
August 17, 2019
September Call-Ups: AL East Edition
With September looming and pennant races tightening, it’s almost time for major league rosters to expand from 25 to 40. So I am going to give you a series of articles breaking down the likely most impactful September Call-Ups for all 30 teams. Let’s start with the American League East.
August 17, 2019
State of MLB: Prospect Hoarding
It has become a recurrent theme in trade negotiations between contending and rebuilding teams: “Prospect X is untouchable.” Teams have become increasingly reluctant to trade their top prospects in an effort to inch closer to a championship. Front offices are trying to do the same thing: construct a roster that is filled with young and talented players at below-market value contracts. This philosophy of risk-aversion, prospect accumulation, and player development is having a negative impact on Major League Baseball.
August 9, 2019
MLB Draft Review: Round One Grades
Now that the MLB Draft is over, let’s take a look back at the first round, grading every pick. Note that these are rough grades, as most, if not all, of these guys, won’t see the Majors for at least two-three years, if at all. It is hard to judge what they will do and things can always change.
Our writers giving grades: Alex Kielar (AK), Gio Damico (GD), Joey Ricotta (JR), and Jamie Gatlin (JG).
June 14, 2019
MLB Draft Preview: Zack Thompson
Alex Kielar | June 3rd, 2019 Zack Thompson, LHP (Kentucky) Height: 6’3” Weight: 225 lb Age: 21 Bats: Left Throws: Left 2017 Stats: 3.45 ERA, 8-3,
June 3, 2019
MLB Draft Preview: George Kirby
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 210 LBs
Age: 21
Bats: R
Throws: R
MLB Pipeline Grades: Fastball: 60|Curveball: 55|Slider: 55|Changeup: 50|Control: 60|Overall: 50 (I don’t understand their math on this one.)
2018 Stats: 10-3, 2.89 ERA, 9.6 K/9, 2.7 BB/9, 8.8 H/9
2019 Stats: 8-2, 2.75 ERA, 10.9 K/9, 0.6 BB/9, 7.5 H/9
June 3, 2019
MLB Draft Preview: Jack Leiter
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 195 lbs
Age: 19
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
2018 Stats: 6-3, 0.64 ERA, 77 SO, 18 BB, 23 Hits, 54.1 IP
2019 Stats: 8-1, 0.54 ERA, 88 SO, 19 BB, 23 Hits, 52.1 IP
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55 Curveball: 55 Slider: 50 Changeup: 50 Control: 55
June 3, 2019
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