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Veen is ranked #5 in the Rockies system at Prospects1500 . Below is the 2025 pre-season blurb I contributed to the Prospects1500 site. Let me know your thoughts on Veen in the comments below.  Zac Veen , OF, 23, Triple-A The ninth overall pick from 2020, Veen’s progress hit another speed bump in 2024 as various ailments (back, hand, thumb) limited him to just 65 games across multiple levels in the Rockies’ system. Despite the interruptions, the 23-year-old flashed his trademark speed and defensive skills when available, though he continued to struggle with consistent contact at the plate. Colorado’s decision to protect him on their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft signals their long-term commitment. As 2025 approaches, Veen’s path likely starts at Triple-A, with a big-league debut possible if he can maintain his health and find more consistency in his swing. The tools for fantasy impact remain, provided he can stay on the diamond. Enjoy this post? Never miss out on future po...

Matt Wilkinson turned heads in 2024, going from a 10th-round pick to a serious prospect. The lefty dominated with an 8-6 record, 1.90 ERA, and 174 strikeouts in 118.2 innings across Single and High-A. Most impressively, he finished second in strikeouts among all minor league pitchers. Wilkinson doesn't overpower hitters. His fastball sits 92-93 mph, but plays up through command and a low release point. At High-A Lake County, he struck out 32.7% of batters with a 2.30 ERA across his final 78.1 innings. His K-BB% of 29.6% led all minor league starters, showing his rare combination of missing bats while limiting walks. Now Cleveland's #9 prospect, according to Prospects1500 , Wilkinson will face Double-A hitters in 2025.  At 6'1" and 270 pounds, he breaks the mold of a typical pitching prospect. His ceiling might be as a back-end starter or reliever, but his ability to throw strikes and generate whiffs suggests he'll reach the majors if he can continue to develop. Gi...

Let's be honest about the Guardians' bullpen situation in 2025: this isn't exactly a wide-open competition. According to Roster Resource , the full bullpen projection includes Emmanuel Clase , Cade Smith , Hunter Gaddis , Paul Sewald , and Tim Herrin as the core five relievers. The remaining spots are expected to be filled by Andrew Walters , Eric Sabrowski , and  Jakob Junis , with Nic Enright and  Luis Frias also in the mix as potential depth options. Walters, who made his MLB debut on September 12th, 2024, quickly made an impact in his rookie season. In 8.2 innings, he posted an impressive 0.00 ERA with 6 strikeouts and a 0.69 WHIP. He appeared in 4 postseason games as well, gaining valuable big-league experience and showing why he was considered such a promising prospect. He's now looking to build on that initial success and establish himself as a consistent major league reliever. Franco Aleman , another promising young arm, entered spring training as an intrigui...

Jim Thome wasn't just a home run hitter - he was part of an elite group of baseball legends. Only five players in MLB history have achieved the combination of 500+ home runs, 1,500+ runs scored, 1,600+ RBIs, and 1,700+ walks. Joining Thome in this statistical fraternity are names that echo through baseball's hallowed halls: Barry Bonds , Babe Ruth , Mel Ott , and Ted Williams . These aren't just great players - they're baseball unicorns who dominated the game in ways few ever have. Imagine being so good at the plate that you're mentioned in the same breath as Ruth and Bonds. That was Thome - more than a home run hitter, he understood the art of patience, power, and precision. What other crazy Thome stat fascinates you the most? Drop a comment below and let me know! Enjoy this post? Never miss out on future posts by  following this blog .

I continue this ongoing series of prospect write-ups outside the Cleveland Guardians system. These were first published at Prospects1500.com where I am a contributor. Today, I highlight the kind of high-ceiling prospect that makes baseball's farm system so fascinating. Spencer Jones At 6-6, 235 pounds, Jones is quite the athletic freak. He has the tools to be a top 10 overall fantasy prospect, but there’s one major problem that has severely limited his potential - strikeouts! Last season at Double-A Jones struck out at a 36.8 percent clip, which translated into him being the first minor leaguer in Yankees history to have a 200 strikeout season. Jones made some mechanical adjustments in the second half with the help of Aaron Judge’s hitting coach, and it paid off. Over his final 38 games, he hit .303. Hopefully 2025 will be a defining season for Jones to prove that he can limit the strikeouts and become the next Bronx Bomber dynasty owners have been dreaming about. What are your t...

Last season  Cooper Ingle , a 2023 4th round pick out of Clemson, emerged as one of the Cleveland Guardians' most promising young prospects. In 408 plate appearances, he hit .305 with 11 home runs, 67 RBI, 7 stolen bases, and an .897 OPS across High-A and Double-A. Historically, Ingle has shown elite plate discipline. Over the 2024 campaign, he maintained a 15.9% walk rate coupled with a 13.7% strikeout rate. He turned in one of the best seasons among minor league catchers, leading in wRC+ (160) and with an on-base percentage of .419. His development has been reflected in his prospect rankings. At this time last year, Ingle did not even appear on the Top 50 Guardians Prospects list at Prospects1500 , but this year he's climbed all the way to #13. Other rankings have him even higher. More than likely, Ingle will begin 2025 with the Akron RubberDucks (Double-A). At 22 years old, he has caught the attention of baseball evaluators and could be a key piece in Cleveland's futur...

When the Cleveland Guardians traded Andres Gimenez this winter, they threw open the doors to a competition for second base this spring. While Travis Bazzana is the long-term answer and might make his major league debut as early as this year, for now, a quintet of players will battle it out. Juan Brito has the most offensive upside of the group.  He had a .256/.365/.443 slash line at Triple-A last year. He crushed a career-high 21 home runs, had 40 doubles, and added 13 steals. Brito also showed impressive plate discipline with a 13.5% walk rate. According to Prospects1500 , he ranks No. 7 overall in the Guardians' system. Others vying for the job include  Gabriel Arias who is known more for his defense. Then there's  Tyler Freeman  who has been in the Guardians' system since 2017. And then there are  Angel Martinez and Daniel Schneemann  who both made their MLB debuts in 2024. Lots of decent options, but no clear standout as of yet. Manager Stephen Vogt ...