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10/19 Arizona Fall League Report

Domonic Brown hit his second HR of the season while the potent middle of Phoenix’s lineup (Josh Bell, Brandon Snyder, and Grant Desme) continue to punish the ball with multi hit games.  Brandon Erbe looked good in his AFL debut … Continue reading

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6/15 AA Minor League Report

A couple of pitchers had dominating performances in the AA ranks yesterday.  San Diego Padres top pitching prospect Mat Latos mowed down 12 hitters yesterday over 5.1 IP, walking none and allowing just five hits.  Unfortunately, the three runs that … Continue reading

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5/6 High-A Minor League Report

Offense was as plentiful in the California League as was rain in the Carolina League.  Top prospects from all leagues put up monster performances, making today’s report an exceptional pleasure to produce.  Angel Villalona is proving that he was ready … Continue reading

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5/3 High-A Minor League Report

Reese Havens and Yonder Alonso each hit their fifth HR’s of the season and Caleb Gindl added his fourth.  Ryan Kalish and Brandon Laird went deep for the second time this spring and Evan Anundsen won his third game.  Today’s … Continue reading

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4/27 High-A Minor League Report

Pedro Alvarez and Freddie Freeman squared off against each other yesterday and each talleyed a homerun for their respective teams.  Jason Castro went deep for the third time as did Roger Kieschnick.  Jordan Danks and James Shuck each rapped three … Continue reading

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4/16 High-A Minor League Report

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE Slugger-in-waiting Angel Villalona went yard for the second time and Madison Bumgarner pitched well enough to earn his second win of the season. The Padres’ top international signing Yefri Carvajal hit his first HR.  Diamonbacks top prospect Jarrod Parker … Continue reading

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4/12 High-A Minor League Report

Let’s start with the Florida State League which played no games on Sunday, but had a full docket of games on Saturday.  Jesus Montero went yard for the first time this season but Ben Revere upstaged him going 3-6 with … Continue reading

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Top 20 Catching Prospects in ’09

Here’s the first of a nine part series that will detail the top 20 prospects from each of the various positions on the diamond. Each profile offers only a brief overview.  For more detailed analysis, check out my other site … Continue reading

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11/14 HWL Report

The boys in Hawaii get back in action today after weather cancelled yesterday’s games.  Saturday marks the end of the regular season as West Oahu has clinched a playoff spot against either Honolulu or Waikiki.  Really though…who cares about which … Continue reading

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11/11 HWL Report

Like the Arizona Fall League, the Hawaiian Winter League is wrapping up soon.  It has been an interesting season, especially for some of this year’s draft picks.  Cyle Hankerd continues his hot hitting, belting a grand slam in the 1st … Continue reading

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