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THIS LEFTY IS ALL RIGHT
Prodigious talent, meticulous work ethic propel Asa Lacy into draft
WILLING AND ABEL
Mick Abel put in the work to improve his physicality and repertoire. Now the Oregon prep righthander is aiming to buck draft history.
HIGH VOLTAGE
Spencer Torkelson sparked an Arizona State revival and showcased the type of power that could make him the first college first baseman ever drafted No. 1 overall
GRAND AMBITION
Allan Simpson’s vision for Baseball America—as the authority on the draft—perseveres after 40 years
FACT OR FICTION?
Early looks don’t always tell the whole story, but in 2020 that’s all scouts have. New information streams, combined with firsthand knowledge of players, now becomes paramount
Top 100 Prospects: A Wander-ful Number One
Wander Franco leads an eight-player contingent of Rays prospects.
Major League Preview: Bank On It
The well-heeled Dodgers and Yankees made splashy offseason moves that make them the favorites to meet in the World Series—again.
A Never-Ending Effort To Keep Up
The pace of change speeds up in college baseball
TOP WINTER BALL PROSPECTS
Ten prospects who captured scouts’ attention in Latin American winter leagues
GRAND OPENING
A talented young core and busy offseason have the White Sox positioned to win after wrapping a three-year rebuild
FILL 'EM UP
The Mariners’ gas camp gets big results for a plethora of pitchers
NOW OR NEVER
After years of stockpiling minor league talent, the Padres cashed in prospects as they set their sights on winning in 2020.
CENTER OF ATTENTION
Minnesota two-way standout Max Meyer tries to lead the Gophers back to the NCAA Tournament
CARDINALS DEVIL MAGIC
St. Louis keeps maximizing overlooked college draft picks
HALO EFFECT
After extending Mike Trout, signing Anthony Rendon and installing manager Joe Maddon, the Angels have a lot riding on 2020
New Roster Rules Encourage Creativity
The expected 26th roster spot could be filled in a variety of ways
RISING STAR
Nick Schnabel brought a historic recruiting class to Michigan and then helped mold them into College World Series runners-up
NEW DECADE BRINGS NEW CHALLENGES
Forward thinking is required to combat baseball’s three biggest issues in the 2020s
YOUTH MOVEMENT
Why the small-market Indians emphasize the youngest players in the draft
ARMED AND READY
Sleeper pitching prospects who are trending up from the 2019 signing class
Getting Better All The Time
Joe Boyle’s star turn on the Cape makes him one of the most intriguing arms for the draft
Twenty Intriguing Players For 2020
Five players who are key to their teams’ plans, plus 15 more potential difference-makers
Top 10 Prospects In The DSL
The names you need to know from the 2019 Dominican Summer League season
PRESEASON STOCK WATCH
To-do lists for the top 2020 draft prospects
How the mighty have risen
Historical powers Arizona State and Miami eye returns to glory in 2020
TEAM PLAYER
Austin Martin’s group-oriented mentality helps fuel Vanderbilt on its quest to go back to back
JUCO COACHES FLOCK TO PRO BALL
Moves leave many programs scrambling
FULL STEAM AHEAD
Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin knows the Commodores’ historic 2019 season will be hard to top. So his focus is on forging a new identity for his similarly talented 2020 team—one that enters the season ranked No. 1 in the nation.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A sensational freshman season fosters expectations that Kumar Rocker is ready to meet
FORWARD THINKING
The 2010s were a time of change in college baseball.