The Coming Revolution
In the 21st century, data has revolutionized how baseball teams work and operate. Is artificial intelligence going to transform baseball again?.

Modeling The Draft
Meet the potential scouting director of the future.

Eye In The Sky
How AI can diagnose pitchers’ deliveries in real time.

Seasons Of Change
The top 10 ways the minor leagues have changed—and will keep changing in the near future.

Org Talent Rankings
Our spring assessment of the most talented farm systems in baseball, led the Orioles...

The Orioles Way
The Orioles dominate the Top 100 Prospects. What’s next?

Helium Watch
Ten young prospects poised to join the Top 100 this season.

Looking Ahead
Jacksons Chourio and Holliday, plus six others who could rank No. 1 next year.

Beasts Of The Southeast
LSU has the most talented roster in the country—with its sights set firmly on a title.

In-State Advantage
UConn leans on geography, coaching continuity to make it a contender for Omaha.

AL Org Reports
SPOTLIGHT: Powerful outfielder Kyle Stowers could be the lefthanded hitter the Orioles need in their lineup.

Arizona Diamondbacks
Few teams can match the 1-2-3 punch of Corbin Carroll, Jordan Lawlar and Druw Jones atop the D-backs’ system.

AL Org Reports
SPOTLIGHT: After missing most of the year, the Athletics’ Mason Miller returned with a vengeance in the AFL.

Cincinnati Reds
Dynamic Elly De La Cruz heads a Reds system led by a trio of high-upside shortstops.

Cleveland Guardians
Daniel Espino leads a deep system poised to deliver a raft of talent on a short timeline.

Numbers Game
We assess the projected future value of Central division rookies and hand out graduation grades.

Women In Baseball
The women of CAA Baseball and their collaborative spirit are changing the agency game..

New York Mets
Catcher Francisco Alvarez powers a Mets system that leaps forward with a strong 2022 draft class.

Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Player of the Year Gunnar Henderson heads a young core poised to help the O’s take flight..

Center Piece
Julio Rodriguez’s raw talent and charisma made him a Mariners team leader. The 21-year-old is our Rookie of the Year.

All-Rookie Team
We choose a rookie all-star team to boldly lead MLB into the future. Plus, we make the ROY case for Michael Harris II and two others.

Tall Order
Aaron Judge’s signing scout aimed high with his comparison—and hit the target by evoking a Hall of Famer who spent time in the Bronx..

NL Best Tools
Dodgers dominate both the competition and Best Tools voting with stars and depth.

Buck Starts Here
Byron Buxton is finally healthy. The results show in fully flourished tools and his first all-star berth at age 28.

Triple-A
Gunnar Henderson, Hunter Brown, Miguel Vargas and more..

A New Era In Baltimore
Calling up top prospect Adley Rutschman is only the beginning. Better days are right around the corner for the Orioles.

Birds Of A Different Feather
The Cardinals’ farm system stages a massive turnaround after a historically poor won-lost record in 2021.

Head Of The Class
Elite high school hitters Druw Jones and Termarr Johnson headline a banner year for Georgia in the draft.

Call To Arms
Injuries, lack of track record undermine an already thin crop of college pitchers.

Problem Solved
The Astros began cutting scouts after 2017. Now they have reversed course..

A Symbolic Win
Tampa manager Rachel Balkovec won her April 8 debut. It was a “W” for women at all levels of baseball.

Facility Standards Matrix
MLB will implement a point system to determine which minor league facilities are in compliance with new PDL standards.

Earning New Stripes
A focus on improving run-prevention has the Tigers dreaming big in 2022—and beyond.

Emerald City Evolution
How the Mariners’ farm system went from worst to first in five years. Now the hard work is about to pay off in Seattle.

The Latest Model
Kevin Parada just keeps getting better as he continues the rich tradition of Georgia Tech catchers..

Power Trios
Comparing this year’s big three with past top triads that led off the Top 100 Prospects.

Cutting Room Floor
Ten prospects who just missed ranking in the Top 100 but could jump in the mix in 2022.

Back In The Saddle
Led by the top pitching staff and a strong defense, the Longhorns’ aspirations are as lofty as the big Texas sky.

All-America Teams
Major league scouting directors vote to determine the most talented college players in the country.

Twice As Nice
Switch-hitter Jacob Berry took his bat from Arizona to LSU, becoming the most prominent transfer under the new rules.

Los Angeles Angels
The Angels’ emphasis on pitching in recent drafts is reflected in their top 10.

Texas Rangers 
A revamped system benefits from recent draft hits and shrewd pro acquisitions.

Colorado Rockies
The Rockies’ top talent will be tested at the upper levels of the minor leagues in 2022..

Chicago White Sox
The White Sox signed their top four prospects in 2021 to bulk up a thin system.

Kansas City Royals
Young trio of position players breaks through at the upper levels of a rising system.

Cincinnati Reds
Hits from recent draft classes help restock a Reds farm system that is on the rise.

Boston Red Sox
Talented infielders headline a system being restocked by recent draft classes.

Tampa Bay Rays
A deep system regroups after graduating Wander Franco, three other Top 100 Prospects.

Miami Marlins
From MLB to the complex leagues, the Marlins’ system overflows with upside arms.

MINOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Crown Jewel The Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. combines pedigree, upside and performance like few other prospects.

Overall All-Stars
All the best performances by the best prospects, including a trio of Royals and a pair of Dodgers and Mariners. PLUS: All-stars and players of the year at each classification.

AL Org Reports
SPOTLIGHT: The Rays’ Taj Bradley stood out in his first year of full-season ball, for both his stuff and work ethic.

Youth Is Served
The old way gives way to the new in Best Tools voting, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr.

Tools Of The Trade
The top 10 prospects who popped on minor league managers’ Best Tools ballots.

New Destinations
The MLB Draft League and Appalachian League add to the return of the college summer calendar.

Kirby’s Dream World
George Kirby has as much helium as any prospect and headlines a wave of power pitchers trekking to Seattle.

PG National Best Tools
The top high school prospects for 2022 who started the showcase circuit with a bang. PLUS: Georgia dominates the early ranking of top 10 high school prospects for 2022.

Up To Speed
Quality of play in the fullseason minors has suffered from the lost 2020 season.

Gold Standard
No recent college duo quite compares with Vanderbilt’s Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter.

Scouting Reports
Evaluating the potential of the top 86 prospects, with Best Tools beginning on Page 35.

Top 200 Prospects
Scouting overviews and vitals for the names you need to know for the early rounds.

Talent Over Tradition
The ability to better measure hitting attributes has increased teams’ comfort level when valuing players who don’t profile.

The State Of Scouting
Data has in some cases edged out the expertise of scouts as teams strive for maximum effectiveness and cost efficiency.

Bombs Away
Home runs are being hit at near historic levels in college baseball, but this time the surge is not the result of equipment changes.

The Rule Of Three
Bobby Wit Jr., Riley Greene and CJ Abrams—three of the top six picks in 2019—are ready to resume their climbs to MLB.

Resolve Will Be Tested
Teams will face new challenges entertaining fans, but they should emerge stronger for it.

Let There Be Light
New ballpark lighting standards benefit both hitters and fielders at the lower levels..

Tradition Vs. Science
On the heels of a 60-game season, clubs face tough decisions about how to manage pitchers’ workloads.

AL Org Reports
SPOTLIGHT: The Blue Jays’ Austin Martin received an upclose look at big league life at spring training.

Amazing Journey
A West Coast travel team relocates to Arizona to play while studying remotely.

Four Of A Kind
Wander Franco joins distinguished company as the fourth player ever to repeat as No. 1 prospect.

Top 100 Prospects
The top major league prospects in baseball heading into 2021.

Welcome Back
The season will be unlike any before it, with more talent than at any other time in the history of the sport.

The Time Is Now
Ethan Wilson looks to lead a talented South Alabama club back to a regional..

Oakland Athletics
The club’s top 2020 draft pick enlivens a system short on upside potential.

Arizona Diamondbacks
A young farm system lost a valuable development year, but pitchers are on the way.

San Diego Padres
The system remains strong at the top as the big league club shifts into contention mode.

Kansas City Royals
The organization’s emphasis on high-end college pitchers nears critical mass.

Cincinnati Reds
Recent first-round picks vie for the top spot, but it’s an international signee who makes the grade.

Milwaukee Brewers
Players signed in the past two years move Milwaukee out of the talent ranking basement.

Baltimore Orioles
Adley Rutschman and a stable of power arms look to lead Baltimore’s next wave.

Tampa Bay Rays
Wander Franco, the best prospect in the game, leads the best system in the game.

Miami Marlins
A system on the rise begins to bear fruit for the surprising, young Marlins.

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