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Category Archives: AL West

Royber Salinas, RHP, OAK

Another part of that Sean Murphy trade, Royber Salinas does something that astonishes me.

Posted byNick RichardsDecember 14, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, MLB, OAK, Pitcher

Kyle Muller, LHP, OAK

One of the players coming back to Oakland in the Sean Murphy deal, Kyle Muller is a pretty good prospect.

Posted byNick RichardsDecember 13, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Majors, MLB, OAK, Pitcher, Top Prospect

Robinson Pina, RHP, LAA

It’s not how you do the first time at a level, but how you do when you repeat a level that counts. Meet Robinson Pina.

Posted byNick RichardsJuly 26, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, LAA, MLB, Pitcher

Shea Langeliers *, C, OAK

Shea Langeliers won the 2022 Futures Game MVP award. When can we expect to see him in he majors, and what will he bring to the table?

Posted byNick RichardsJuly 17, 2022October 16, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, Majors, MLB, OAK, Top Prospect

Jordan Diaz *, 1B, OAK

We all love prospects who rocket to prominence, but what about the slow improvers? Meet Jordan Diaz

Posted byNick RichardsJuly 2, 2022October 16, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, Majors, MLB, OAK

Taylor Dollard, RHP, SEA

When it comes to minor league pitchers, it’s important to set our expectations correctly. Meet Taylor Dollard.

Posted byNick RichardsJune 18, 2022December 9, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, MLB, Pitcher, SEA

Braden Olthoff, RHP, LAA

Braden Olthoff pitched so well at High-A he was already bumped up to Double-A. Uh, about that start…

Posted byNick RichardsMay 28, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, LAA, MLB, Pitcher

Chase Silseth *, RHP, LAA

When someone pegged as a bulk reliever starts mowing ’em down in Double-A, could he be a starter instead? Meet Chase Silseth.

Posted byNick RichardsMay 8, 2022May 15, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, LAA, Majors, MLB, Pitcher

Ken Waldichuk *, LHP, OAK

Process, meet results. Results, meet process. Readers, meet Ken Waldichuk.

Posted byNick RichardsApril 23, 2022October 16, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Majors, MLB, OAK, Pitcher

Jeremy Peña *, SS, HOU

Jeremy Peña hit a home run in his first major league game. Where did he come from, and what can we expect of his talents?

Posted byNick RichardsApril 9, 2022April 10, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, HOU, Majors, MLB

Freddy Tarnok *, RHP, OAK

Freddy Tarnok gives me a chance to wax philosophical about prospects.

Posted byNick RichardsMarch 24, 2022December 13, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Majors, MLB, OAK, Pitcher

Tyler Soderstrom, (C, 1B), OAK

A top prospect, Soderstrom did very well at the plate in 2021. But which plate will he be defending when he reaches the majors?

Posted byNick RichardsJanuary 29, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, MLB, OAK, Top Prospect

Janson Junk *, RHP, LAA

Janson Junk made it to the major leagues in 2021. Will he return in 2022?

Posted byNick RichardsJanuary 22, 2022January 22, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, LAA, Majors, MLB, Pitcher

Korey Lee *, C, HOU

I wrote about Korey Lee last summer for BaseballHQ.com (link $), but it’s time to bring him into the MiLBAnalysis family.

Posted byNick RichardsJanuary 16, 2022October 16, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, HOU, Majors, MLB

George Kirby *, RHP, SEA

Ready to meet your next great pitching prospect? Yes, I am talking to you, Mariners fans…

Posted byNick RichardsNovember 13, 2021May 15, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Majors, MLB, Pitcher, SEA, Top Prospect

John King *, RHP, TEX

Jumping all the way from High-A to the majors in this shortened season, let’s see how John King got to the Rangers.

Posted byNick RichardsSeptember 15, 2020August 1, 2021Posted inAL West, Majors, MLB, Pitcher, TEX

Sherten Apostel*, 3B, TEX

The Rangers seem to have a top prospect in Sherten Apostel. What exactly do they have?

Posted byNick RichardsSeptember 1, 2020June 27, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, Majors, MLB, TEX, Top Prospect

Patrick Sandoval *, RHP, LAA

As we say goodbye to Patrick Sandoval’s rookie eligibility, let’s see how he got to the majors and what we can expect now that he’s here.

Posted byNick RichardsAugust 25, 2020August 1, 2021Posted inAL, AL West, LAA, Majors, MLB, Pitcher

Abraham Toro *, 1B/2B/3B, HOU

A top batting prospect for the Astros, he made the 30-man roster, but where will he play?

Posted byNick RichardsJuly 24, 2020August 1, 2021Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, HOU, Majors, MLB

Daulton Jefferies *, RHP, OAK

He came back from Tommy John surgery, and now he is on the Oakland 60-man roster. Welcome to the bigs, Daulton Jefferies!

Posted byNick RichardsJuly 14, 2020April 9, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Majors, MLB, OAK, Pitcher

Forrest Whitley, RHP, HOU

An industry consensus Top-20 prospect had a awful 2019. What gets the scouts excited despite the poor numbers? He’s been named to the 60-man for the Astros, so let’s get to know Mr. Whitley.

Posted byNick RichardsJuly 3, 2020July 3, 2020Posted inAL, AL West, HOU, MLB, Pitcher, Top Prospect

Jordyn Adams, OF, LAA

To hear scouts tell it, Jordyn Adams was all raw potential, but then he set foot on the field and suddenly the numbers told a different story.

Posted byNick RichardsJune 21, 2020Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, LAA, MLB, Top Prospect

Logan Gilbert *, RHP, SEA

Drafted in 2018 but missed his pro debut with mono, Logan Gilbert didn’t start pitching professionally until 2019. Then he started making up for lost time.

Posted byNick RichardsJune 20, 2020August 1, 2021Posted inAL, AL West, Majors, MLB, Pitcher, SEA, Top Prospect

Dane Dunning *, RHP, TEX

One year ago, 24-year-old Dane Dunning was poised to compete for a rotation slot with the White Sox. Tommy John surgery happened instead. Now the 25-year-old waits to recover even as baseball waits to start. By the time it does, Dunning might be ready to return to the field. (And now he gets his chanceContinue reading “Dane Dunning *, RHP, TEX”

Posted byNick RichardsJune 20, 2020August 1, 2021Posted inAL, AL West, Majors, MLB, Pitcher, TEX

Josh Jung *, 3B, TEX

There’s just one thing Josh Jung needs to do to be considered great.

Posted byNick RichardsJune 8, 2020October 16, 2022Posted inAL, AL West, Batter, Majors, MLB, TEX

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