Author: Stephen Guilbert

Digging Deep Into The MLB Draft Process

The MLB Amateur Player Draft offers more intrigue than any of the other four “major” US sports. It also might be the least watchable. The reasons for both stem from the nature of the draft itself. It’s also the reason you should tune in today even if you cannot name a single prospect or know a thing about the intricacies of the draft (I cannot lie—it has quote a few). I hope the following 10...

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Why I Absolutely Love First Round Pick David Peterson

If you follow me on Twitter (@stephenjosiah13) you were probably bombarded with tweets on draft night earlier this week in the form of a three act play: Act I: I hope David Peterson is available for the Mets No. 20 pick. Act II: OH MY GOD DAVID PETERSON IS AVAILABLE I HOPE THE METS DRAFT HIM. Act III: IT HAS HAPPENED! I’d like to share a bit of what made me so high on David Peterson and...

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Firsthand Report: Chris Flexen Dazzles in Rumble Ponies Debut

I had the opportunity to catch the Binghamton Rumble Ponies play a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon with them splitting the two games thanks to dominant pitching performance from Chris Flexen. Flexen, 22, was making his Double-A debut for Binghamton after making three starts with the St. Lucie Mets to begin the season. He pitched a seven-inning complete game while allowing only five hits,...

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