Baseball America - September 2023

In this issue

Eighty Proof
The standard-bearer for each scouting tool in MLB today, including electrifying Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz.

AL Best Tools
Young, history-making AL stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Julio Rodriguez factor in a total of five categories..

UPDATED TALENT RANKINGS

Our final farm system rankings of 2023 take shape after trade, draft signing deadlines

5 mins

80 PROOF: BEST TOOLS

THE STANDARD-BEARER FOR EACH SCOUTING TOOL IN MLB TODAY

10+ mins

DE LA CRUZ ELECTRIFIES IL

TRIPLE-A

3 mins

CHOURIO GETS IN THE SWING

DOUBLE-A

3 mins

HOLLIDAY TAKES FLIGHT

Jackson Holliday began the season at Low-A Delmarva. He began the second half of the season at Double-A Bowie.

3 mins

SALAS COULD BE SPECIAL

When Ethan Salas arrived in the California League on May 30, he immediately displayed talent well beyond his years.

3 mins

FLORIDA COMPLEX LEAGUE TOP 10

Even before the Rookie-level Florida Complex League season began, scouts who saw extended spring training gushed over the Yankees' talent, starting with shortstop Roderick Arias and 6-foot7 pitchers Henry Lalane and Carlos Lagrange. Outfielder John Cruz mashed 10 home runs as a 17-year-old.

3 mins

ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE TOP 10

Early promotions of star prospects led to a bit of a down season for the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

4 mins

TEAM USA TOP 10

This year's Collegiate National Team had a tough act to follow after a historic 2022 group

7 mins

CAPE COD LEAGUE TOP 10

Historic home run totals and a deep-hitting crop made it a memorable summer on the Cape

8 mins

HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE ALL-STARS

Each year, the summer showcase window is a vital evaluation period for MLB scouting departments as they get their first in-depth looks at the current draft class.

6 mins

In Memoriam

ALEX COLE MADE A FAST IMPRESSION AS A ROOKIE| TIGERS CATCHER JIM PRICE BECAME LONGTIME BROADCASTER

4 mins

PIRATES CHOOSE DAVIS IN 'COMPLICATED' 2021 DRAFT

Adam Bourassa's own major league dreams fell short, but he's finding another way to make his mark on the game.

2 mins

THE NEW TRENDSETTERS

Every MLB team wants its own version of what the Braves have with The Battery

4 mins

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