The buzz around MLB during Spring Training is palpable, as several top prospects prepare to dazzle their teams with their skills and attempt to make the roster before teams break camp in early April.
While each prospect carries a set of labels that define their skills (five-tool ability, blazing fastball, sharp command, speed demon, etc.) showing off those skills at the major league level is vastly different from performing at the lower levels in the minors.
Baseball history is littered with “can’t-miss” prospects who flamed out at the top, and this spring, a number of prospects will be out to prove that they won’t become one of those failed investments.
Some of the prospects have already impressed with September call-ups last season, while others will be making their debuts on Opening Day. Whatever the case, each of these prospects will be out to show that they are indeed ready for prime time.
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