Archive for Minor Leagues

In the follow up to last week’s column, Jacob searches for players toiling in the minors and on major league benches who fit the profile of Jack Cust. Are there other neglected players who could mimic Cust’s impact if they too were given a chance at the big-league level?

A mechanics analysis (with video) of picks 11-20 in this year’s draft.

A hitting and pitching mechanics’ review (with video) of the top 50 picks in this year’s draft.

J.P. uses Win Shares Above Bench to break down the season’s best players and teams at every position.

Jeff looks at the first picks in the 2006 amateur draft and considers how this year’s class will look in June 2008.

Jack Cust is a nice story. But what if he’s more than that? What if Cust represents what happens when an organization (or a few of them) gives up on a player before he reaches his prime physically, puts it all together, and actually gets another chance—this time with the skills and experience to succeed?

Ankiel is learning how to play “Lindell-ball”

Brian catches up after a few weeks off

Is Milwaukee leaving wins on the table by keeping Ryan Braun in the minors?

… the baseball Hall of Fame?