Archive for Minor Leagues

Bryan examines the flaws of the major league draft and gives a few ideas for improving it.

Robert looks at which starting pitching prospects are doing well in AAA.

Bryan’s first look into the wide, unexposed world that is minor league baseball.

The second installment checking up on how the best prospects in baseball are doing so far.

Robert and friends visit Erie, Pennsylvania for some Double-A baseball.

With April coming to a close, Aaron checks up on his top prospects to see how they’re faring so far this year.

The parking lot dust rises to your nostrils, and then a sudden gust of wind — hot, dry, and gritty — also bids you good morning. Heat, dust, and wind, in every imaginable combination, are your ever-present summertime companions in this region. You’re in the West Texas-New Mexico League. If you’re a hitter, you’re in paradise. If you’re a pitcher, you’re in some deep lowest rung of sheer hell.