Tag: MLB Stats
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One of the MLB’s best hitters started this year in AAA
There’s been a trend in baseball recently where teams will promote a guy to the show within the year of drafting him. We saw the Angels do it with both pitcher Ben Joyce and first baseman Nolan Schanuel in 2023, the latter being promoted 40 days after getting taken in the 2023 draft. “Can’t-miss” pitcher…
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On the Block in 2025: Sandy Alcantara

Sandy Alcantara seemed destined for surefire stardom following his Cy Young season in 2022–until he didn’t. Three years and one Tommy John surgery later, Sandy’s on the trading block. A few years ago, the Marlins could only imagine the return they’d get for the young right-hander, now they’re wondering if they’d get anything. Life After…
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On the Block in 2025: Adrian Houser

Unsigned until May 20 this season, Adrian Houser doesn’t scream “splash” free agent addition. In fact, the Chicago White Sox are only paying him a prorated $1.35M contract for this season. He had been pitching for the Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate before being released just five days before signing with the White Sox. That’s how desperate…
