The first two editions of our trip around the NL East’s farm systems took us to the warmer climates of Atlanta and Miami, so it’s time to head back north. While it might be colder there, it’s always sunny. And recently, for some reason, always drinking raw milk. Weird. Anyway, let’s get to it. LEAGUE RANKINGS As with the previous editions, we’ll be using the most...
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We’ve reached Part 2 of 4 of our breakdown of the other farm systems in the National League East. After heading down south to Georgia for Part No. 1, we’re going a bit farther south to Vice City for this installment. LEAGUE RANKINGS Baseball America: 18 MLB Pipeline: 15 FanGraphs: 20 All three outlets generally agree that the Marlins have a middle-of-the-road farm system. Not great,...
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The number of division games may have been cut down a few years ago, but the New York Mets still play far more games against the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins than any other teams. The rivalries are fierce, and the rosters are intimately known. However, the same can’t always be said for the farm systems, so let’s go over each...
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Tyler O’Neill, OF Postion: OF B/T: R/R Age: 29 (06/22/1995) 2023 Traditional Stats: 473 PA, .241/.336/.511/.847, 31 HR, 61 RBI, 2023 Advanced Stats: 131 wRC+, 33.6 SO%, 11.2 BB%, .305 BABIP, .339 xwOBA, 2.5 fWAR Rundown Tyler O’Neill came out of the gates on fire in 2024, homering on Opening Day and slashing .320/.433/.693 (1.127 OPS) in March and April with 10 extra-base hits; nine...
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Max Kepler, OF Postion: OF B/T: L/L Age: 31 (02/10/1993) 2023 Traditional Stats: 399 PA, .253/.302/.380/.682, 8 HR, 42 RBI, 2023 Advanced Stats: 91 wRC+, 20.1 SO%, 5.5 BB%, .300 BABIP, .301 xwOBA, 1.0 fWAR Rundown It’s unfortunate timing for MLB’s best-ever German-born player to be hitting free agency, coming off what is probably the worst season (.682 OPS) of his 10-year career. He...
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