Most people inside baseball lament the lost 2020 minor league season. Josh Jung is not most people. The eighth over all pick in the 2019 MLB Draft spent the pandemic season at the Texas Rangers alternate site in Arlington and at the end of the summer said he benefitted more the experience than he would … Continue reading Welcome To The Show – Josh Jung
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Do Or Die – Luis Robert
The expectations were high for Luis Robert leading up to the 2020 season. Prior to the Cuban's arrival it had been eleven seasons since the Chicago White Sox had appeared in the playoffs. The South Siders hadn't even finished above .500 since 2012. During the later half of the 2020s the club was in full … Continue reading Do Or Die – Luis Robert
Welcome To The Show – Vidal Brujan
In a system that includes headliners like Wander Franco and Randy Arozarena it can be difficult to stand out amongst Tampa Bay's crop of prospects. Vidal Brujan has managed to make his presence known since signing for $15,000 in 2014 though. He has proven his ability to get on base thanks to his ability to … Continue reading Welcome To The Show – Vidal Brujan
Welcome To The Show – Jeter Downs
Let's begin by addressing the elephant in the room with Downs. Since he was originally drafted number thirty-two overall by the Cincinnati Reds in 2017 he's been traded not once but twice. The first trade came six months after being selected by Cincy when they sent the Colombian to the Dodgers as part of a … Continue reading Welcome To The Show – Jeter Downs
Do Or Die – Nico Hoerner
The Cubs last World Series win may seem like a century ago to fans after this offseason. The North Siders parted ways with several fan favorites which means they're going to have rely on new and young players to compete in 2021. Nico Hoerner will be one of those players that Chicago will be looking … Continue reading Do Or Die – Nico Hoerner
Welcome To The Show – Brandon Marsh
Part of the thrill for many prospector is trying to be one of the first collectors to find the next Mike Trout. Where better to look than within the system that Trout came up in? Considering that the Millville Meteor may be the best player since Mickey Mantle, that may be an unfair comparison for … Continue reading Welcome To The Show – Brandon Marsh
Do Or Die – Evan White
Seattle had high expectations for their 2017 first round pick coming up from the minors, so much so that they signed him to a six year, $24 million deal before he even took his first major league cuts. White answered that with a Gold Glove season at first base but failed to produce at the … Continue reading Do Or Die – Evan White
Welcome To The Show – Royce Lewis
The very first player selected in the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft, Lewis has had an up and down journey in his path through the minors. After being named the top selection by the Minnesota Twins, Lewis combined to hit .279/.381/.407 across Single A and Rookie ball. Heading into the 2018 season on the heels of … Continue reading Welcome To The Show – Royce Lewis
Do Or Die – Carter Kieboom
Drafted 28th overall out of Walton High School in Marietta, Georgia in 2016, Kieboom's steady rise through the minors gave Nationals fans and card collectors alike reason to be optimistic about the short stop's future. Kieboom debuted on the MLB and Baseball Prospectus Top 100 lists in 2018 at #90 and #71 overall, respectively. Baseball … Continue reading Do Or Die – Carter Kieboom
Hello World
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michael Roche and I collect baseball cards. Like many people, I first began collecting in the late '90s. My earliest memories as a baseball fan are absolutely worshiping Slammin' Sammy Sosa during the home run race of '98. As a young and impressionable Cubs fan growing up … Continue reading Hello World