Walking was a huge problem for Brecht. He had more walks than innings as a freshman, and 135 walks in 178 career innings for the Hawkeyes. He was also one of the top picks in the 2024 draft class and has a rare combination of physicality and athleticism. Brecht will be sitting 96 (he was […]
Middleton became the highest drafted pitcher ever for Southern Mississippi when the Rockies drafted him 45th overall in the 2025 draft (Middleton was 41st in MLB Pipeline’s draft rankings), which gave the now 22-year-old right-hander a $2.072 million bonus, which amounts to $100,000 under lock. Middleton doesn’t have the ideal size for a modern pitcher […]
Veen’s swing to the left is still vulnerable to the inside half’s speed, and he remains more in a liminal prospect space than he is a big-league slam dunk star. This class remains skeptical of Veen’s future ability to hit and utilize his raw power, but appreciates how impactful his speed will be in a […]
The Yankees made several changes to Herring after drafting him (more sliders, better extension, higher arm slot) and the result looks like a stable backend starter despite a 30-degree fastball velocity. Herring spent two years as LSU’s most consistent long reliever (working as many as five innings) and was a draft-eligible sophomore in 2024. The […]
When the Rockies signed Prosecky for a just over $300,000 bonus after drafting him in the sixth round in 2022, most observers thought the left-handed pitcher would be ticketed to the bullpen. After all, that’s where the 6’3″ pitcher had distinguished himself in college as Louisville’s closer. Instead, the now 24-year-old moved into the starting […]
Kelly was Colorado’s fourth-round pick, 107th overall, in the 2025 draft out of UC-Irvine. The 6’5″ 21-year-old righty starter signed for a $700,000 bonus, about $15,000 below the slot value. Like many other high-ranking Rockies draftees, Kelly was a high school quarterback with good athleticism. In high school, he was considered high enough to be […]
Eaton, a 23-year-old lefty pitcher, was a bit under the radar entering 2025, but his size and athleticism were intriguing. He throws in the lower half 90s and possesses a slider whose late horizontal movement is effective against hitters from both sides of the plate. Eaton has a sturdy, durable frame (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) that […]
The 2025 edition of the Arizona Fall League has officially come to an end, which brings the “real” end of minor league baseball until April of next year. The Surprise Saguaros – featuring prospects from the Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers – defeated the Peoria Javelinas – featuring […]