2023 MLB DRAFT SEATTLE JULY 9-11
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The draft develops in mysterious ways. Today's amateur afterthought develops into an MLB star. Tomorrow's prospect bust is right now the big man on campus.
That's the nature of an endeavor in which scouts are tasked with projecting the future ability and physicality of teenagers and collegians hitting with metal bats against uneven competition. Uncertainty comes with the territory in an industry in which nobody can consistently keep pitchers healthy and effective. And even if they can manage that in high school or college, the landscape changes in pro ball.
In the minor leagues, starters work every five days-not once a week-and relievers will be called on with greater frequency over a schedule that is more than twice as long.
At Baseball America, we embrace the chaos of the draft and everything that comes with it. So come along with us on a survey of the top amateur talent available in this year's draft.
We don't have all the answers, but we ask the right questions of scouts and industry sources. Now, we bring that insight to you.
To kicks things off, BA draft writer Carlos Collazo highlights five key things to know heading into the 2023 draft.
1 EYES ON THE TIGERS
In the 58-year history of the draft, there has never been a pair of teammates selected with the first two picks. That could change in 2023 with Louisiana State's Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes sitting atop the Baseball America draft ranking at Nos. 1 and 2.
It's been close in the past.
In 1978, Arizona State third baseman Bob Horner was selected No. 1 overall by the Braves, while his Sun Devils teammate Hubie Brooks, a shortstop, went No. 3 overall to the Mets.
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INDEPENDENT SPIRIT
Following the dissolution of the Pac-12, Oregon State embraces the uncertainty-and challenge of playing with no conference affiliation and remaining a national power
MLB FEELS THE LOSS OF MR. BASEBALL, BOB UECKER
Bob Uecker was never afraid to laugh at himself. His sense of humor endeared him to millions and earned him a place of reverence in the game, making his Mr. Baseball moniker entirely fitting.
BASEBALL LOSES RICKEY HENDERSON, ITS MAN OF STEAL
From roaming the hallways at Oakland Technical High to breaking records down the road at the Oakland Coliseum, left fielder Rickey Henderson personified the heart and grit of his home city.
A WINNING COMBINATION
More talent and better training methods have made college baseball a more attractive precursor to pro ball. Preseason No. 1 Texas A&M typifies this talent-rich new reality.
IT'S NOT HOW YOU START
Evidence mounts that baseball players, especially pitchers, should aim to peak around age 20
WHY COLLEGE BASEBALL COACHES ARE PURSUING OLDER ROSTERS
Nick Mingione was certain about two things heading into the 2023 season, his seventh at the helm of Kentucky's baseball program.
TWINSPIRATION
Witherspoon twins Kyson and Malachi draw inspiration from their determined single mother and each other as their baseball journey leads them to the front of Oklahoma's rotation
SURVIVE AND ADAPT
To be a college baseball coach is to be at the whim of the money-making sports, football and basketball. Success in such an environment is dependent on resiliency and malleability.
INDEPENDENT/PARTNER LEAGUES PLAYER OF THE YEAR ADAM FOGEL, MISSOULA PADDLEHEADS
Adam Fogel sets the Pioneer League home run record in a season to remember
MINOR LEAGUE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR MIKE ABRAMSON, HARTFORD YARD GOATS
Hartford GM Mike Abramson’s tireless dedication has made the Yard Goats one of the best tickets in the minor leagues
