Ben Badler
@benbadler.bsky.social
I write about prospects for Baseball America
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The DSL season begins today. We want to give you the best possible coverage to get up to date on recent international signings.
Thanks to @benbadler.bsky.social here are in-depth reports on all 30 organizations.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
Thanks to @benbadler.bsky.social here are in-depth reports on all 30 organizations.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
2025 MLB International Reviews For All 30 Teams
Baseball America presents international reviews featuring scouting reports on top prospects to know and sleepers for each MLB organization.
www.baseballamerica.com
June 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The DSL season begins today. We want to give you the best possible coverage to get up to date on recent international signings.
Thanks to @benbadler.bsky.social here are in-depth reports on all 30 organizations.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
Thanks to @benbadler.bsky.social here are in-depth reports on all 30 organizations.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
Happy opening day in the DSL! 🇩🇴
We have scouting reports today on 322 international prospects in our International Reviews.
A full breakdown of the class for all 30 MLB teams, from the top names to the sleepers and who's been trending up.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
We have scouting reports today on 322 international prospects in our International Reviews.
A full breakdown of the class for all 30 MLB teams, from the top names to the sleepers and who's been trending up.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
2025 MLB International Reviews For All 30 Teams
Baseball America presents international reviews featuring scouting reports on top prospects to know and sleepers for each MLB organization.
www.baseballamerica.com
June 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Happy opening day in the DSL! 🇩🇴
We have scouting reports today on 322 international prospects in our International Reviews.
A full breakdown of the class for all 30 MLB teams, from the top names to the sleepers and who's been trending up.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
We have scouting reports today on 322 international prospects in our International Reviews.
A full breakdown of the class for all 30 MLB teams, from the top names to the sleepers and who's been trending up.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
St. Louis Cardinals 18-year-old catcher Rainiel Rodriguez homered again.
That’s 7 home runs in 14 games in the Florida Complex League. Came into today hitting .385/.528/.897 ⬆️⬆️
That’s 7 home runs in 14 games in the Florida Complex League. Came into today hitting .385/.528/.897 ⬆️⬆️
May 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
St. Louis Cardinals 18-year-old catcher Rainiel Rodriguez homered again.
That’s 7 home runs in 14 games in the Florida Complex League. Came into today hitting .385/.528/.897 ⬆️⬆️
That’s 7 home runs in 14 games in the Florida Complex League. Came into today hitting .385/.528/.897 ⬆️⬆️
10 big international prospects to know and which teams are set to sign them: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-t...
10 Top International MLB Prospects To Watch For 2026 Signing Period
Ben Badler profiles some of the top prospects who will be inking deals with MLB teams come the start of the 2026 international signing period in January.
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May 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
10 big international prospects to know and which teams are set to sign them: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-t...
The excitement is growing around Detroit Tigers outfielder Max Clark.
He's top five in the Midwest League in OBP, has more walks than strikeouts and one of the best in-zone contact rates in the minors.
New video: youtube.com/watch?v=_i1w...
He's top five in the Midwest League in OBP, has more walks than strikeouts and one of the best in-zone contact rates in the minors.
New video: youtube.com/watch?v=_i1w...
Why Max Clark Is One Of MLB's Elite Prospects
YouTube video by Baseball America
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May 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The excitement is growing around Detroit Tigers outfielder Max Clark.
He's top five in the Midwest League in OBP, has more walks than strikeouts and one of the best in-zone contact rates in the minors.
New video: youtube.com/watch?v=_i1w...
He's top five in the Midwest League in OBP, has more walks than strikeouts and one of the best in-zone contact rates in the minors.
New video: youtube.com/watch?v=_i1w...
Brewers shortstop Jesus Made and Padres shortstop Leo De Vries both jumped into the top 10 overall prospects in baseball.
They both look like special players who could make their MLB debuts before they turn 21.
New video comparing Made and De Vries ⤵️
youtube.com/watch?v=Zvo8...
They both look like special players who could make their MLB debuts before they turn 21.
New video comparing Made and De Vries ⤵️
youtube.com/watch?v=Zvo8...
Jesus Made And Leo De Vries Look Like Superstars
YouTube video by Baseball America
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May 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Brewers shortstop Jesus Made and Padres shortstop Leo De Vries both jumped into the top 10 overall prospects in baseball.
They both look like special players who could make their MLB debuts before they turn 21.
New video comparing Made and De Vries ⤵️
youtube.com/watch?v=Zvo8...
They both look like special players who could make their MLB debuts before they turn 21.
New video comparing Made and De Vries ⤵️
youtube.com/watch?v=Zvo8...
E124 of Future Projection is up! The new Top 100 prospects list.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2PS7...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2PS7...
Episode 124: May Top 100 Prospect Update—The Up/Down Names To Know
Podcast Episode · Future Projection · 05/09/2025 · 1h 33m
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May 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
E124 of Future Projection is up! The new Top 100 prospects list.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2PS7...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2PS7...
New Video: The Red Sox Are Stacking Pitching Prospects www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JLT...
The Red Sox Are Stacking Pitching Prospects
YouTube video by Baseball America
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April 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
New Video: The Red Sox Are Stacking Pitching Prospects www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JLT...
New Video: These Prospects Have Been Early Standouts In The New York Yankees Farm System
youtu.be/1bN2g5XK8zI
youtu.be/1bN2g5XK8zI
Yankees Prospects: These Early Standouts Look LEGIT
YouTube video by Baseball America
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April 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
New Video: These Prospects Have Been Early Standouts In The New York Yankees Farm System
youtu.be/1bN2g5XK8zI
youtu.be/1bN2g5XK8zI
Red Sox LHP Brandon Clarke through two starts:
⚾️ Fastball 95-99 mph
⚾️ Slider has 17 swings, 13 misses (76%)
⚾️ 48% strikeout rate
⚾️ 69% strikes
New video on Boston's latest breakout prospect: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVu1...
⚾️ Fastball 95-99 mph
⚾️ Slider has 17 swings, 13 misses (76%)
⚾️ 48% strikeout rate
⚾️ 69% strikes
New video on Boston's latest breakout prospect: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVu1...
Brandon Clarke: The Next Red Sox Breakout Prospect
YouTube video by Baseball America
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April 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Red Sox LHP Brandon Clarke through two starts:
⚾️ Fastball 95-99 mph
⚾️ Slider has 17 swings, 13 misses (76%)
⚾️ 48% strikeout rate
⚾️ 69% strikes
New video on Boston's latest breakout prospect: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVu1...
⚾️ Fastball 95-99 mph
⚾️ Slider has 17 swings, 13 misses (76%)
⚾️ 48% strikeout rate
⚾️ 69% strikes
New video on Boston's latest breakout prospect: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVu1...
#1 Pitcher Seth Hernandez Could Make MLB Draft History
YouTube video by Baseball America
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April 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Jack Bauer: Hardest Throwing HS Pitcher In HISTORY
YouTube video by Baseball America
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April 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
💥 New: Baseball America’s 2027 rankings
Full list and scouting reports on every player here:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
Full list and scouting reports on every player here:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2027 Top High School MLB Draft Prospects
Ranking the top 50 high school 2027 MLB Draft prospects, including updated scouting reports for each player.
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April 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
💥 New: Baseball America’s 2027 rankings
Full list and scouting reports on every player here:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
Full list and scouting reports on every player here:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
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There are two new Top 100 Prospects today 👀
Welcome Arjun Nimmala and Edgar Quero to the list following recent graduations.
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Welcome Arjun Nimmala and Edgar Quero to the list following recent graduations.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
There are two new Top 100 Prospects today 👀
Welcome Arjun Nimmala and Edgar Quero to the list following recent graduations.
buff.ly/RXAP9ZL
Welcome Arjun Nimmala and Edgar Quero to the list following recent graduations.
buff.ly/RXAP9ZL
Top 10 Players In The LOADED 2026 Class
YouTube video by Baseball America
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March 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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We're looking for questions for the next episode of Future Projection. If you have any for myself and @benbadler.bsky.social ask away!
March 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We're looking for questions for the next episode of Future Projection. If you have any for myself and @benbadler.bsky.social ask away!
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Today for BA, one MLB prospect from every organization facing a critical season in 2025.
Several I enjoyed diving into...
⚾ Justin Crawford
⚾ Anthony Solometo
⚾ Elijah Green
⚾ Dylan Lesko
⚾ Nelson Rada
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/30-m...
Several I enjoyed diving into...
⚾ Justin Crawford
⚾ Anthony Solometo
⚾ Elijah Green
⚾ Dylan Lesko
⚾ Nelson Rada
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/30-m...
30 MLB Prospects Facing Critical Seasons In 2025
Mark Chiarelli highlights notable MLB prospects for each team facing make-or-break seasons heading into 2025.
www.baseballamerica.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Today for BA, one MLB prospect from every organization facing a critical season in 2025.
Several I enjoyed diving into...
⚾ Justin Crawford
⚾ Anthony Solometo
⚾ Elijah Green
⚾ Dylan Lesko
⚾ Nelson Rada
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/30-m...
Several I enjoyed diving into...
⚾ Justin Crawford
⚾ Anthony Solometo
⚾ Elijah Green
⚾ Dylan Lesko
⚾ Nelson Rada
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/30-m...
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This 2026 class is stacked.
New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2026 Top High School Draft Prospects
Baseball America's Ben Badler ranks the top 200 2026 MLB Draft prospects in the high school class, headlined by Grady Emerson.
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February 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This 2026 class is stacked.
New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
This 2026 class is stacked.
New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2026 Top High School Draft Prospects
Baseball America's Ben Badler ranks the top 200 2026 MLB Draft prospects in the high school class, headlined by Grady Emerson.
www.baseballamerica.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This 2026 class is stacked.
New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class with scouting reports on all 200 players at Baseball America: www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
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Happy opening day to all who celebrate. On the latest Future Projection Podcast, @benbadler.bsky.social, Jacob Rudner and myself participate in our annual amateur player draft.
Whose team do you like best?
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Whose team do you like best?
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0pO...
Episode 114: The Annual Amateur Player Draft
Future Projection · Episode
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February 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Happy opening day to all who celebrate. On the latest Future Projection Podcast, @benbadler.bsky.social, Jacob Rudner and myself participate in our annual amateur player draft.
Whose team do you like best?
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0pO...
Whose team do you like best?
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0pO...
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New Future Projection Podcast with @benbadler.bsky.social. American League breakout prospects:
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ha...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ha...
Episode 113: American League Breakout Prospects
Future Projection · Episode
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February 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New Future Projection Podcast with @benbadler.bsky.social. American League breakout prospects:
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ha...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ha...
Baseball America farm system rankings, 1-30: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
2025 MLB Farm System Rankings For All 30 Teams
Baseball America's preseason 2025 MLB Farm System talent rankings are here, headlined by the Boston Red Sox.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Baseball America farm system rankings, 1-30: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025...
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Today we're rolling out our preseason draft update for the 2025 class.
We're expanding from 100 to 200 players and—for the first time at this stage after reader requests—we have tool grades for the top 100 players:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/20...
We're expanding from 100 to 200 players and—for the first time at this stage after reader requests—we have tool grades for the top 100 players:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/20...
2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects
We've updated our 100 prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft, headlined by Texas A&M's Jace LaViolette.
www.baseballamerica.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Today we're rolling out our preseason draft update for the 2025 class.
We're expanding from 100 to 200 players and—for the first time at this stage after reader requests—we have tool grades for the top 100 players:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/20...
We're expanding from 100 to 200 players and—for the first time at this stage after reader requests—we have tool grades for the top 100 players:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/20...