Players (7,949)
Every batter and pitcher we track, from Triple-A down to the complex leagues. Rank them, cut them down, and turn any row over for its card and its market.
Showing players who meet all 3 of these:
Big movers — Playing better lately than they were — a momentum score of 60 or more.
Young for their level — Roughly two years or more younger than the typical player at that level. Being young for the competition is the single best sign we have.
Listed standouts — Scores 75 or better all round AND has a card listed right now, so there is something to act on. The listing half is a fact about the market, not about the player.
- 1Ryan SloanTarget
27.6% K-BB while far younger than the level
Missing more bats and walking fewer batters than last season, against better hitters — 21.8% to 27.6% K-BB after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality95EliteStuffCmdCtlRunPLoadTrajectory9021.8% → 27.6% K-BBArrival78/100DoorstepERA3.50WHIP1.08K-BB%27.6K%31.3BB%3.7IP92.2 - 2Josue De PaulaTarget
0.947 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .827 to .947 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.8 yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality95EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.827 → .947Arrival78/100DoorstepOPS.947ISO.244HR26SB29BB%13.2K%14.5 - 3Walker JenkinsTarget
0.939 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .913 to .939 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality93EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.913 → .939Arrival100/100DoorstepOPS.939ISO.224HR12SB17BB%13.7K%15.6 - 4Emil MoralesTarget
0.916 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .881 to .916 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality92EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.881 → .916Arrival53/100up from RookieOPS.916ISO.255HR19SB7BB%13.5K%24.7 - 5Kendry ChourioTarget
24.1% K-BB while far younger than the level
Down from 33.0% to 24.1% K-BB, but that came with a move up to High-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
3+ yrs young for High-APromoted to High-ATrending downPlayer quality91EliteStuffCmdCtlRunPLoadTrajectory6933.0% → 24.1% K-BBArrival53/100up from RookieERA3.18WHIP0.86K-BB%24.1K%28.6BB%4.5IP39.2 - 6Esmerlyn ValdezTarget
0.914 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .977 to .914 OPS, but he moved up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
3+ yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAAWatch closelyPlayer quality90EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory81.977 → .914Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.914ISO.271HR13SB0BB%17.3K%21.5 - 7Denzer GuzmanTarget
0.974 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .749 to .974 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality90EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.749 → .974Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.974ISO.235HR12SB9BB%10.1K%17.9 - 8Luke AdamsTarget
0.927 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .859 to .927 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality90EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory81.859 → .927Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.927ISO.250HR13SB7BB%14.3K%14.0 - 9Pedro RamírezTarget
0.942 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .732 to .942 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality90EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.732 → .942Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.942ISO.235HR9SB19BB%10.7K%16.3 - 10Jesús BáezTarget
1.029 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .724 to 1.029 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.8 yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality89EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.724 → 1.029Arrival78/100DoorstepOPS1.029ISO.375HR22SB2BB%4.2K%15.3 - 11Caleb BonemerTarget
0.944 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .858 to .944 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality89EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.858 → .944Arrival78/100DoorstepOPS.944ISO.301HR17SB6BB%14.9K%24.9 - 12Emmanuel RodriguezTarget
0.993 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season — .852 up to .993 OPS.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPlayer quality89EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory79.852 → .993Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.993ISO.295HR11SB7BB%19.6K%26.8 - 13James Tibbs IIITarget
0.962 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .755 to .962 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality89EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.755 → .962Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.962ISO.249HR27SB8BB%16.9K%22.6 - 14Henry BolteTarget
1.076 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .802 to 1.076 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality89EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.802 → 1.076Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS1.076ISO.310HR12SB17BB%9.6K%22.0 - 15Theo GillenTarget
0.890 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .820 to .890 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality89EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.820 → .890Arrival71/100DoorstepOPS.890ISO.214HR9SB14BB%15.4K%20.3 - 16David ShieldsTarget
23.4% K-BB while far younger than the level
About the same as last season — 23.1% to 23.4% K-BB.
3+ yrs young for High-APromoted to High-ATrending downPlayer quality88EliteStuffCmdCtlRunPLoadTrajectory6923.1% → 23.4% K-BBArrival53/100up from Low-AERA3.91WHIP1.09K-BB%23.4K%29.6BB%6.2IP112.2 - 17Enddy AzocarTarget
0.915 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .587 to .915 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality87EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.587 → .915Arrival53/100up from Low-AOPS.915ISO.258HR15SB11BB%7.1K%22.8 - 18Edward FlorentinoTarget
0.839 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .883 to .839 OPS, but he moved up to High-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
3+ yrs young for High-APromoted to High-ATrending downPlayer quality86EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.883 → .839Arrival46/100up from Low-AOPS.839ISO.254HR22SB10BB%14.7K%26.3 - 19Christian MooreTarget
0.943 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .665 to .943 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality86EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.665 → .943Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.943ISO.210HR11SB15BB%17.5K%22.5 - 20Sean KeysTarget
1.044 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .773 to 1.044 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality86EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.773 → 1.044Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS1.044ISO.319HR14SB1BB%14.2K%20.4 - 21Welbyn FranciscaTarget
0.931 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .622 to .931 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality85EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.622 → .931Arrival53/100up from Low-AOPS.931ISO.276HR17SB11BB%11.0K%21.6 - 22Rainiel RodriguezTarget
0.971 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .871 to .971 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAPromoted to AATrending downPlayer quality85EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.871 → .971Arrival78/100DoorstepOPS.971ISO.260HR20SB6BB%9.4K%20.0 - 23Gage MillerTarget
0.887 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .637 to .887 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality85EliteProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.637 → .887Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.887ISO.210HR6SB7BB%15.6K%17.5 - 24Gavin ConticelloWatch
promoted Double-A -> Triple-A
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .804 to .956 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality85StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory76.804 → .956Arrival70/100DoorstepOPS.956ISO.246HR7SB1BB%7.4K%17.4 - 25Lazaro MontesWatch
0.940 OPS while far younger than the level
About the same as last season — .959 to .940 OPS.
3+ yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAATrending downPlayer quality85StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.959 → .940Arrival100/100DoorstepOPS.940ISO.297HR13SB3BB%12.3K%31.0 - 26Héctor RodríguezWatch
0.880 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .838 to .880 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality84StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.838 → .880Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.880ISO.259HR27SB6BB%9.2K%20.4 - 27Angel GenaoWatch
0.889 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .682 to .889 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality84StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.682 → .889Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.889ISO.185HR10SB9BB%12.3K%15.5 - 28Blaze JordanWatch
0.921 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season — .714 up to .921 OPS.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPlayer quality84StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory67.714 → .921Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.921ISO.235HR11SB2BB%7.5K%11.5 - 29Zyhir HopeWatch
0.871 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .805 to .871 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.8 yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality84StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.805 → .871Arrival71/100DoorstepOPS.871ISO.225HR27SB23BB%11.2K%25.6 - 30Seaver KingWatch
0.910 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .600 to .910 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality84StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.600 → .910Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.910ISO.228HR14SB9BB%8.5K%22.1 - 31Ralphy VelazquezWatch
0.919 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .792 to .919 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality83StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.792 → .919Arrival100/100DoorstepOPS.919ISO.267HR21SB1BB%10.2K%20.5 - 32Wyatt SanfordWatch
0.936 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .720 to .936 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality83StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.720 → .936Arrival53/100up from Low-AOPS.936ISO.239HR14SB31BB%14.1K%30.6 - 33Luis LaraWatch
0.902 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .712 to .902 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality83StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.712 → .902Arrival100/100DoorstepOPS.902ISO.149HR9SB24BB%15.6K%13.9 - 34George Lombard Jr.Watch
0.845 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .695 to .845 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality82StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory81.695 → .845Arrival96/100DoorstepOPS.845ISO.172HR6SB10BB%17.2K%21.8 - 35Carlos VirahondaWatch
0.908 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .719 to .908 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality82StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.719 → .908Arrival53/100up from Low-AOPS.908ISO.211HR8SB3BB%11.6K%16.1 - 36Eduardo QuinteroWatch
0.937 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .959 to .937 OPS, but he moved up to High-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
2.3 yrs young for High-APromoted to High-AWatch closelyPlayer quality82StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.959 → .937Arrival53/100up from Low-AOPS.937ISO.183HR11SB43BB%17.5K%20.2 - 37Ryan WaldschmidtWatch
0.897 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .862 to .897 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAAWatch closelyPlayer quality82StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.862 → .897Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.897ISO.204HR6SB6BB%13.2K%22.6 - 38Eli WillitsWatch
0.803 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .757 to .803 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout — but last season was a small sample, so go easy on it. (prior season only 58 PA — a soft read)
3+ yrs young for High-APromoted to High-AWatch closelyPlayer quality81StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.757 → .803Arrival38/100up from Low-AOPS.803ISO.182HR7SB28BB%19.6K%18.1 - 39Eric BitontiWatch
0.925 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .762 to .925 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality81StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.762 → .925Arrival53/100up from Low-AOPS.925ISO.260HR24SB22BB%16.3K%33.5 - 40Jefferson RojasWatch
0.822 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .871 to .822 OPS, but he moved up to Double-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
2.8 yrs young for AAPromoted to AATrending downPlayer quality81StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.871 → .822Arrival71/100DoorstepOPS.822ISO.216HR22SB18BB%8.5K%16.2 - 41Gage JumpWatch
21.3% K-BB while far younger than the level
Missing more bats and walking fewer batters than last season, against better hitters — 16.8% to 21.3% K-BB after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAATrending downPlayer quality81StrongStuffCmdCtlRunPLoadTrajectory9016.8% → 21.3% K-BBArrival88/100DoorstepERA4.50WHIP1.47K-BB%21.3K%33.1BB%11.8IP38.0 - 42Kaelen CulpepperWatch
0.845 OPS while far younger than the level
About the same as last season — .827 to .845 OPS.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality80StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.827 → .845Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.845ISO.207HR14SB17BB%11.4K%18.4 - 43Noah SchultzWatch
18.3% K-BB while far younger than the level
Missing more bats and walking fewer batters than last season, against better hitters — 8.8% to 18.3% K-BB after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality80StrongStuffCmdCtlRunPLoadTrajectory908.8% → 18.3% K-BBArrival88/100DoorstepERA1.99WHIP0.89K-BB%18.3K%26.1BB%7.8IP40.2 - 44Charlie CondonWatch
0.892 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .807 to .892 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality80StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory81.807 → .892Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.892ISO.232HR22SB7BB%13.2K%24.6 - 45Nathan FlewellingWatch
0.826 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .729 to .826 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality80StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.729 → .826Arrival46/100up from Low-AOPS.826ISO.214HR21SB8BB%14.8K%27.0 - 46Michael ArroyoWatch
0.827 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .934 to .827 OPS, but he moved up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
3+ yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAATrending downPlayer quality80StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory81.934 → .827Arrival96/100DoorstepOPS.827ISO.211HR8SB3BB%7.9K%16.4 - 47Boston BatemanWatch
19.4% K-BB while far younger than the level
Missing more bats and walking fewer batters than last season, against better hitters — 16.7% to 19.4% K-BB after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality79StrongStuffCmdCtlRunPLoadTrajectory8216.7% → 19.4% K-BBArrival46/100up from Low-AERA3.46WHIP1.34K-BB%19.4K%32.1BB%12.7IP83.1 - 48Jhonny LevelWatch
0.852 OPS while far younger than the level
About the same as last season — .868 to .852 OPS.
3+ yrs young for High-APromoted to High-ATrending downPlayer quality79StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.868 → .852Arrival46/100up from RookieOPS.852ISO.182HR8SB13BB%7.7K%17.4 - 49Colt EmersonWatch
0.816 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .841 to .816 OPS, but he moved up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
3+ yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAATrending downPlayer quality79StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.841 → .816Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.816ISO.214HR7SB10BB%10.1K%27.2 - 50Robert AriasWatch
0.859 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .791 to .859 after moving up to Low-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.0 yrs young for Low-ABreakout signalPromoted to Low-APlayer quality79StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.791 → .859Arrival34/100up from RookieOPS.859ISO.171HR5SB21BB%15.3K%14.2 - 51Angel CepedaWatch
0.820 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .714 to .820 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakout signalPromoted to High-APlayer quality78StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory90.714 → .820Arrival46/100up from Low-AOPS.820ISO.183HR11SB12BB%14.9K%27.1 - 52Aron EstradaWatch
0.821 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .798 to .821 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.8 yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality78StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.798 → .821Arrival71/100DoorstepOPS.821ISO.212HR23SB7BB%5.5K%17.7 - 53Anthony HuezoWatch
0.840 OPS while far younger than the level
About the same as last season — .856 to .840 OPS.
2.3 yrs young for High-APromoted to High-AWatch closelyPlayer quality78StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.856 → .840Arrival46/100up from RookieOPS.840ISO.253HR8SB13BB%10.0K%30.7 - 54Josh AdamczewskiWatch
0.820 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from 1.028 to .820 OPS, but he moved up to Double-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
2.8 yrs young for AAPromoted to AATrending downPlayer quality78StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory691.028 → .820Arrival71/100DoorstepOPS.820ISO.179HR7SB8BB%11.3K%19.3 - 55Max ClarkWatch
0.802 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .857 to .802 OPS, but he moved up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
3+ yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAAWatch closelyPlayer quality78StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.857 → .802Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.802ISO.158HR11SB21BB%12.0K%15.8 - 56Joshua BáezWatch
0.901 OPS while far younger than the level
About the same as last season — .883 to .901 OPS.
2.5 yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAATrending downPlayer quality78StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.883 → .901Arrival95/100DoorstepOPS.901ISO.317HR34SB21BB%8.0K%29.5 - 57Leo De VriesWatch
0.836 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .780 to .836 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAPromoted to AATrending downPlayer quality78StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.780 → .836Arrival71/100DoorstepOPS.836ISO.168HR13SB34BB%11.4K%21.3 - 58Cristofer TorinWatch
0.785 OPS while far younger than the level
About the same as last season — .766 to .785 OPS.
2.8 yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality78StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory83.766 → .785Arrival63/100up from High-AOPS.785ISO.163HR15SB12BB%8.0K%11.4 - 59Arjun NimmalaWatch
0.804 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .694 to .804 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AABreakout signalPromoted to AAPlayer quality77StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.694 → .804Arrival63/100up from High-AOPS.804ISO.173HR6SB5BB%13.0K%23.6 - 60
0.838 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season — .674 up to .838 OPS.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPlayer quality77StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory67.674 → .838Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.838ISO.219HR21SB18BB%8.1K%19.5 - 61Hagen SmithWatch
18.6% K-BB while far younger than the level
Missing more bats and walking fewer batters than last season, against better hitters — 16.3% to 18.6% K-BB after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.5 yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAAWatch closelyPlayer quality77StrongStuffCmdCtlRunPLoadTrajectory6916.3% → 18.6% K-BBArrival88/100DoorstepERA4.32WHIP1.35K-BB%18.6K%34.5BB%15.9IP58.1 - 62Kevin AlvarezWatch
0.787 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .874 to .787 OPS, but he moved up to Low-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
3+ yrs young for Low-APromoted to Low-ATrending downPlayer quality77StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.874 → .787Arrival26/100up from RookieOPS.787ISO.173HR11SB17BB%10.0K%18.1 - 63Leo BernalWatch
0.831 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .726 to .831 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
3+ yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality77StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.726 → .831Arrival88/100DoorstepOPS.831ISO.190HR16SB9BB%11.8K%19.9 - 64Mitch BrattWatch
18.3% K-BB while far younger than the level
Down from 25.1% to 18.3% K-BB, but that came with a move up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
2.5 yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAATrending downPlayer quality76StrongStuffCmdCtlRunPLoadTrajectory6925.1% → 18.3% K-BBArrival88/100DoorstepERA2.41WHIP0.96K-BB%18.3K%25.2BB%6.9IP52.1 - 65Hendry MendezWatch
0.797 OPS while far younger than the level
Down from .838 to .797 OPS, but he moved up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.
3+ yrs young for AAAPromoted to AAATrending downPlayer quality76StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.838 → .797Arrival80/100DoorstepOPS.797ISO.141HR8SB3BB%13.4K%17.6 - 66Kahlil WatsonWatch
0.809 OPS while far younger than the level
About the same as last season — .798 to .809 OPS.
2.5 yrs young for AAABreakout signalPromoted to AAAPlayer quality76StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.798 → .809Arrival80/100DoorstepOPS.809ISO.210HR16SB21BB%14.3K%27.3 - 67Brandon WinokurWatch
0.798 OPS while far younger than the level
Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .692 to .798 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout.
2.8 yrs young for AAPromoted to AAWatch closelyPlayer quality75StrongProdPowConEyeSpdTrajectory69.692 → .798Arrival63/100up from High-AOPS.798ISO.223HR11SB8BB%6.6K%28.1
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Who leads each ranking
The top three on each axis, over every player we track — not the cut above. Three of these rank the ballplayer; the fourth ranks the whole purchase, and they routinely disagree.
Hottest bats
Hitters whose numbers are climbing fastest.
Arms closest to the majors
Pitchers nearest a call-up. Ranked by how close they are, not by form — a call-up is the moment that reprices a card.
Knocking on the door
Closest to playing in the majors — cards often peak around the call-up.
Who had a big game
Last night's standout lines, for the players we track. Real box scores — nothing here is written by us.
Trey PaigeMemphis Redbirds · Triple-A 3-for-3
Anthony SeiglerWorcester Red Sox · Triple-A 2-for-2
Jonathon LongJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp · Triple-A 4-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI
Jacob BerryOmaha Storm Chasers · Triple-A 3-for-4
Kristian CampbellWorcester Red Sox · Triple-A 3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 SB
Cooper IngleColumbus Clippers · Triple-A 3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI
Showing 6 of 151 big games from Saturday. One good night is the earliest signal there is, and the noisiest — it is a reason to look, not a reason to buy.