Can Burch Smith be a consistent starter long term?
After just two major starts, the jury is still out on Padres rookie Burch Smith.
Prospects and Scouting
Comparing 2013 Prospect Lists
When comparing different prospect lists, who liked, disliked, included, and excluded certain players?
Consensus Top Prospects for 2013
What happens if you put 12 top 100 prospect lists together for a consensus?
When do prospects break out?
By what age should you expect a prospect to have broken out? Is it too late for Justin Smoak, or your favorite missed prospect?
Reviewing myself in the Fake Teams Dynasty Mock
Taking a look at how I did in the recent Fake Teams Dynasty Mock Draft.
BTB Podcast #40 - Prospectin'
Three guests join to discuss Law and Sickels farm system rankings, Top 100 prospects and more!
Looking At Maikel Franco
Sharing some thoughts on the Phillies' third base prospect.
Terrance Gore: When Speed Makes a Prospect
Looking at an interesting sleeper in the Royals' system.
Tony Wolters: Cleveland Indians prospect profile
Taking a look at the 2010 3rd rounder.
Victor De Leon Prospect Profile
Featuring a big fastball, Victor De Leon is an interesting prospect. Let's take a look.
Byron Buxton Prospect Profile
Taking a look at the guy Baseball America ranked higher than both Courtney Hawkins and Bubba Starling.
Scouts and Sabermetrics can get along!
Is there a place for both sabermetrics and scouts in baseball? And if so, what are they?
Is White Sox' Future RF Courtney Hawkins?
Hawkins has the toolset of an All-Star, but can he reach that ceiling?
Carlos Sanchez Prospect Profile
Do the White Sox have a hidden gem?
Brandon Nimmo Prospect Profile
Taking a look at the player who might be the Mets' best position player prospect.
Bubba Starling: the Royals' savior?
A glimpse into Bubba Starling, looking at him statistically and from a scout's perspective.
Saber-Scouting: an introduction
A quick glimpse into the unique prospect coverage that we will be providing here on BtB.
A Game Report On Dylan Bundy (And Some Other Players)
Dylan Bundy struck out a career-high eight batters in five innings on July 14. Nathaniel Stoltz breaks down Bundy's outing in addition to offering some thoughts on several of the other players in the game between Baltimore and Cleveland's Hi-A teams.
Five Pitching "Performance Prospects" Worth Keeping An Eye On
A look at five pitching prospects with eye-popping numbers but not too much buzz in the scouting community. What do these guys bring to the table?
Philadelphia Phillies Top 12 Prospect Rankings
Tier 1 (4 points): Major League Star -- Number One Starter Tier 2 (3 points): Stand Out/Above Average Regular -- Number Two/Exceptional Three Starter Tier 3 (2 points): Solid, Average, Every Day...
Washington Nationals Top 12 Prospect Rankings
Tier 1 (4 points): Major League Star -- Number One Starter Tier 2 (3 points): Stand Out/Above Average Regular -- Number Two/Exceptional Three Starter Tier 3 (2 points): Solid, Average, Every Day...
Texas Rangers Top 12 Prospect Rankings
Tier 1 (4 points): Major League Star -- Number One Starter Tier 2 (3 points): Stand Out/Above Average Regular -- Number Two/Exceptional Three Starter Tier 3 (2 points): Solid, Average, Every Day...
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Top 12 Prospect Rankings
Tier 1 (4 points): Major League Star -- Number One Starter Tier 2 (3 points): Stand Out/Above Average Regular -- Number Two/Exceptional Three Starter Tier 3 (2 points): Solid, Average, Every Day...
Seattle Mariners Top 12 Prospect Rankings
Tier 1 (4 points): Major League Star -- Number One Starter Tier 2 (3 points): Stand Out/Above Average Regular -- Number Two/Exceptional Three Starter Tier 3 (2 points): Solid, Average, Every Day...
Oakland Athletics Top 12 Prospect Rankings
Tier 1 (4 points): Major League Star -- Number One Starter Tier 2 (3 points): Stand Out/Above Average Regular -- Number Two/Exceptional Three Starter Tier 3 (2 points): Solid, Average, Every...
