Kyle (aka Sonny)
@sonny108.bsky.social
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The big surprise has been the power output from Culpepper, especially this year
- 54 A+ G: 9 HR, 9 2B, 2 3B, .186 ISO
- 30 AA G: 6 HR, 4 2B, 1 3B, .192 ISO
- 54 A+ G: 9 HR, 9 2B, 2 3B, .186 ISO
- 30 AA G: 6 HR, 4 2B, 1 3B, .192 ISO
August 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The big surprise has been the power output from Culpepper, especially this year
- 54 A+ G: 9 HR, 9 2B, 2 3B, .186 ISO
- 30 AA G: 6 HR, 4 2B, 1 3B, .192 ISO
- 54 A+ G: 9 HR, 9 2B, 2 3B, .186 ISO
- 30 AA G: 6 HR, 4 2B, 1 3B, .192 ISO
His contact rates are still more good than great, but that’s largely due to an approach that could use some work
- 87.1% z-con% in A+
- 84.7% in AA
But he’s been chasing pitches out of the zone around ⅓ of the time this year while swinging at less than 50% of pitches overall
- 87.1% z-con% in A+
- 84.7% in AA
But he’s been chasing pitches out of the zone around ⅓ of the time this year while swinging at less than 50% of pitches overall
August 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
His contact rates are still more good than great, but that’s largely due to an approach that could use some work
- 87.1% z-con% in A+
- 84.7% in AA
But he’s been chasing pitches out of the zone around ⅓ of the time this year while swinging at less than 50% of pitches overall
- 87.1% z-con% in A+
- 84.7% in AA
But he’s been chasing pitches out of the zone around ⅓ of the time this year while swinging at less than 50% of pitches overall
This week's Prospect of the Week, as voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord, is Kaelen Culpepper! (22/SS/MIN/AA)
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (July ‘25): 99
Prospects Live tools (2025): Hit: 50, Power: 45, Run: 55, Field: 50, Throw: 60
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@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (July ‘25): 99
Prospects Live tools (2025): Hit: 50, Power: 45, Run: 55, Field: 50, Throw: 60
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August 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This week's Prospect of the Week, as voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord, is Kaelen Culpepper! (22/SS/MIN/AA)
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (July ‘25): 99
Prospects Live tools (2025): Hit: 50, Power: 45, Run: 55, Field: 50, Throw: 60
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@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (July ‘25): 99
Prospects Live tools (2025): Hit: 50, Power: 45, Run: 55, Field: 50, Throw: 60
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Prior to injury, Adamczewski had been lifting the ball much more as his ground ball rate had dropped from 51.8% last year to 35.8% in Single-A this year
He's totaled just 5 HR and 9 SB over 68 games in two years, showing little impact with his power or speed
He's totaled just 5 HR and 9 SB over 68 games in two years, showing little impact with his power or speed
July 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Prior to injury, Adamczewski had been lifting the ball much more as his ground ball rate had dropped from 51.8% last year to 35.8% in Single-A this year
He's totaled just 5 HR and 9 SB over 68 games in two years, showing little impact with his power or speed
He's totaled just 5 HR and 9 SB over 68 games in two years, showing little impact with his power or speed
To this point in his career, Adamczewski's best asset has been his approach which has led to solid walk rates and reasonable strikeout rates despite below average contact, as seen below
July 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
To this point in his career, Adamczewski's best asset has been his approach which has led to solid walk rates and reasonable strikeout rates despite below average contact, as seen below
It's been a little while, apologies for that, but this weeks Prospect of the Week as voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord is Josh Adamczewski! (20/2B/A/MIL)
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (June ‘25): 248
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@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (June ‘25): 248
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July 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's been a little while, apologies for that, but this weeks Prospect of the Week as voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord is Josh Adamczewski! (20/2B/A/MIL)
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (June ‘25): 248
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@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (June ‘25): 248
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Nimmala is currently displaying an approach that is too passive in the zone while also chasing too much out of the zone, and surprisingly he is actually making more consistent contact on pitches out of the zone
June 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Nimmala is currently displaying an approach that is too passive in the zone while also chasing too much out of the zone, and surprisingly he is actually making more consistent contact on pitches out of the zone
When Nimmala returned to Single-A he looked like a new hitter
Though his overall stat line at the end of the year was still underwhelming, consider that the Florida Coast League is very hitter friendly and his 122 wRC+ at the level shows that he was an above average hitter
Though his overall stat line at the end of the year was still underwhelming, consider that the Florida Coast League is very hitter friendly and his 122 wRC+ at the level shows that he was an above average hitter
June 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
When Nimmala returned to Single-A he looked like a new hitter
Though his overall stat line at the end of the year was still underwhelming, consider that the Florida Coast League is very hitter friendly and his 122 wRC+ at the level shows that he was an above average hitter
Though his overall stat line at the end of the year was still underwhelming, consider that the Florida Coast League is very hitter friendly and his 122 wRC+ at the level shows that he was an above average hitter
After a bit of a delay the Prospect of the Week, voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord, is back and this week's POTW is Arjun Nimmala - 19/SS/TOR/A+
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (May ‘25): 55
PLive tools (2025): Hit: 45, Power: 60, Run: 55, Field: 55, Throw: 55
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@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (May ‘25): 55
PLive tools (2025): Hit: 45, Power: 60, Run: 55, Field: 55, Throw: 55
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June 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
After a bit of a delay the Prospect of the Week, voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord, is back and this week's POTW is Arjun Nimmala - 19/SS/TOR/A+
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (May ‘25): 55
PLive tools (2025): Hit: 45, Power: 60, Run: 55, Field: 55, Throw: 55
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@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (May ‘25): 55
PLive tools (2025): Hit: 45, Power: 60, Run: 55, Field: 55, Throw: 55
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Clarke's command has taken a step back since the promotion to A+, though he still has just one game with more than 1 BB (5 BBs on May 18)
- A strike% 67%➡️ A+ strike%: 57%
- A BB%: 5.6% ➡️ A+ BB%: 11.3%
- A HBP: 1➡️ A+ HBP: 5
- A WP: 2➡️ A+ WP: 4
- A strike% 67%➡️ A+ strike%: 57%
- A BB%: 5.6% ➡️ A+ BB%: 11.3%
- A HBP: 1➡️ A+ HBP: 5
- A WP: 2➡️ A+ WP: 4
May 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Clarke's command has taken a step back since the promotion to A+, though he still has just one game with more than 1 BB (5 BBs on May 18)
- A strike% 67%➡️ A+ strike%: 57%
- A BB%: 5.6% ➡️ A+ BB%: 11.3%
- A HBP: 1➡️ A+ HBP: 5
- A WP: 2➡️ A+ WP: 4
- A strike% 67%➡️ A+ strike%: 57%
- A BB%: 5.6% ➡️ A+ BB%: 11.3%
- A HBP: 1➡️ A+ HBP: 5
- A WP: 2➡️ A+ WP: 4
This week's Prospect of the Week, voted on by the Fantasy Baseball Discord, is Brandon Clarke!
Clarke is a 22 year old LHP prospect in the Boston Red Sox organization
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (May '25): 103
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Clarke is a 22 year old LHP prospect in the Boston Red Sox organization
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (May '25): 103
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May 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This week's Prospect of the Week, voted on by the Fantasy Baseball Discord, is Brandon Clarke!
Clarke is a 22 year old LHP prospect in the Boston Red Sox organization
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (May '25): 103
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Clarke is a 22 year old LHP prospect in the Boston Red Sox organization
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (May '25): 103
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It's still extremely early, but Eddie Rynders (PIT) is off to a fantastic start to his pro career
His power isn't in question, but the 92.3% contact% (per Fangraphs) is eye popping, even this early on
Something to watch is his swing% of just 39.4% (per FG)
His power isn't in question, but the 92.3% contact% (per Fangraphs) is eye popping, even this early on
Something to watch is his swing% of just 39.4% (per FG)
May 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It's still extremely early, but Eddie Rynders (PIT) is off to a fantastic start to his pro career
His power isn't in question, but the 92.3% contact% (per Fangraphs) is eye popping, even this early on
Something to watch is his swing% of just 39.4% (per FG)
His power isn't in question, but the 92.3% contact% (per Fangraphs) is eye popping, even this early on
Something to watch is his swing% of just 39.4% (per FG)
My personal top 5 OF prospects
1. Roman Anthony (BOS) 📸
2. Zyhir Hope (LAD)
3. Emmanuel Rodriguez (MIN)
4. Walker Jenkins (MIN)
5. Max Clark (DET)
1. Roman Anthony (BOS) 📸
2. Zyhir Hope (LAD)
3. Emmanuel Rodriguez (MIN)
4. Walker Jenkins (MIN)
5. Max Clark (DET)
May 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My personal top 5 OF prospects
1. Roman Anthony (BOS) 📸
2. Zyhir Hope (LAD)
3. Emmanuel Rodriguez (MIN)
4. Walker Jenkins (MIN)
5. Max Clark (DET)
1. Roman Anthony (BOS) 📸
2. Zyhir Hope (LAD)
3. Emmanuel Rodriguez (MIN)
4. Walker Jenkins (MIN)
5. Max Clark (DET)
My personal top 5 SS prospects
1. Sebastian Walcott (TEX)
2. Leo De Vries (SD) 📸
3. Jesus Made (MIL)
4. JJ Wetherholt (STL)
5. Marcelo Mayer (BOS)
1. Sebastian Walcott (TEX)
2. Leo De Vries (SD) 📸
3. Jesus Made (MIL)
4. JJ Wetherholt (STL)
5. Marcelo Mayer (BOS)
May 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My personal top 5 SS prospects
1. Sebastian Walcott (TEX)
2. Leo De Vries (SD) 📸
3. Jesus Made (MIL)
4. JJ Wetherholt (STL)
5. Marcelo Mayer (BOS)
1. Sebastian Walcott (TEX)
2. Leo De Vries (SD) 📸
3. Jesus Made (MIL)
4. JJ Wetherholt (STL)
5. Marcelo Mayer (BOS)
My personal top 5 3B prospects
1. Matt Shaw (CHC) 📸
2. Coby Mayo (BAL)
3. Sal Stewart (CIN)
4. Cam Collier (CIN)
5. Brayden Taylor (TB)
1. Matt Shaw (CHC) 📸
2. Coby Mayo (BAL)
3. Sal Stewart (CIN)
4. Cam Collier (CIN)
5. Brayden Taylor (TB)
May 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My personal top 5 3B prospects
1. Matt Shaw (CHC) 📸
2. Coby Mayo (BAL)
3. Sal Stewart (CIN)
4. Cam Collier (CIN)
5. Brayden Taylor (TB)
1. Matt Shaw (CHC) 📸
2. Coby Mayo (BAL)
3. Sal Stewart (CIN)
4. Cam Collier (CIN)
5. Brayden Taylor (TB)
My personal top 5 2B prospects
1. Travis Bazzana (CLE) 📸
2. Luke Keaschall (MIN)
3. Kevin McGonigle (DET)
4. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
5. Termarr Johnson (PIT)
1. Travis Bazzana (CLE) 📸
2. Luke Keaschall (MIN)
3. Kevin McGonigle (DET)
4. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
5. Termarr Johnson (PIT)
May 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My personal top 5 2B prospects
1. Travis Bazzana (CLE) 📸
2. Luke Keaschall (MIN)
3. Kevin McGonigle (DET)
4. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
5. Termarr Johnson (PIT)
1. Travis Bazzana (CLE) 📸
2. Luke Keaschall (MIN)
3. Kevin McGonigle (DET)
4. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
5. Termarr Johnson (PIT)
My personal top 5 1B prospects
1. Nick Kurtz (ATH)
2. Bryce Eldridge (SF)
3. Jac Caglianone (KC) 📸
4. Ralphy Velasquez (CLE)
5. Xavier Isaac (TB)
1. Nick Kurtz (ATH)
2. Bryce Eldridge (SF)
3. Jac Caglianone (KC) 📸
4. Ralphy Velasquez (CLE)
5. Xavier Isaac (TB)
May 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My personal top 5 1B prospects
1. Nick Kurtz (ATH)
2. Bryce Eldridge (SF)
3. Jac Caglianone (KC) 📸
4. Ralphy Velasquez (CLE)
5. Xavier Isaac (TB)
1. Nick Kurtz (ATH)
2. Bryce Eldridge (SF)
3. Jac Caglianone (KC) 📸
4. Ralphy Velasquez (CLE)
5. Xavier Isaac (TB)
My personal top 5 C prospects
1. Samuel Basallo (BAL)
2. Dalton Rushing (LAD)
3. Agustin Ramirez (MIA)
4. Eduardo Tait (PHI) 📸
5. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)
1. Samuel Basallo (BAL)
2. Dalton Rushing (LAD)
3. Agustin Ramirez (MIA)
4. Eduardo Tait (PHI) 📸
5. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)
May 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My personal top 5 C prospects
1. Samuel Basallo (BAL)
2. Dalton Rushing (LAD)
3. Agustin Ramirez (MIA)
4. Eduardo Tait (PHI) 📸
5. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)
1. Samuel Basallo (BAL)
2. Dalton Rushing (LAD)
3. Agustin Ramirez (MIA)
4. Eduardo Tait (PHI) 📸
5. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)
My personal top 5 P prospects
1. Bubba Chandler (PIT) 📸
2. Andrew Painter (PHI)
3. Chase Burns (CIN)
4. Noah Schultz (CHW)
5. Quinn Mathews (STL)
1. Bubba Chandler (PIT) 📸
2. Andrew Painter (PHI)
3. Chase Burns (CIN)
4. Noah Schultz (CHW)
5. Quinn Mathews (STL)
May 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My personal top 5 P prospects
1. Bubba Chandler (PIT) 📸
2. Andrew Painter (PHI)
3. Chase Burns (CIN)
4. Noah Schultz (CHW)
5. Quinn Mathews (STL)
1. Bubba Chandler (PIT) 📸
2. Andrew Painter (PHI)
3. Chase Burns (CIN)
4. Noah Schultz (CHW)
5. Quinn Mathews (STL)
On top of some unsustainable peripheral numbers, Sirota has show an approach and contact skills that could use some work, more so the approach, though it is worth noting that both his chase% and whiff% have been trending in the right direction as of late
May 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
On top of some unsustainable peripheral numbers, Sirota has show an approach and contact skills that could use some work, more so the approach, though it is worth noting that both his chase% and whiff% have been trending in the right direction as of late
He has started his pro career very well, and the power in particular is encouraging considering the tool was though to be more fringy coming out of the draft
But surface level stats don't tell the whole story as his BABIP (.415) and his HR/FB% (22.7%) are both unsustainable
But surface level stats don't tell the whole story as his BABIP (.415) and his HR/FB% (22.7%) are both unsustainable
May 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
He has started his pro career very well, and the power in particular is encouraging considering the tool was though to be more fringy coming out of the draft
But surface level stats don't tell the whole story as his BABIP (.415) and his HR/FB% (22.7%) are both unsustainable
But surface level stats don't tell the whole story as his BABIP (.415) and his HR/FB% (22.7%) are both unsustainable
This week's Prospect of the Week, voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord, is Mike Sirota!
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (Feb ‘25): 629
@prospectslive.bsky.social scouting grades: Hit: 50, Power: 45, Run: 60, Field: 55, Throw: 55
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@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (Feb ‘25): 629
@prospectslive.bsky.social scouting grades: Hit: 50, Power: 45, Run: 60, Field: 55, Throw: 55
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May 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This week's Prospect of the Week, voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord, is Mike Sirota!
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (Feb ‘25): 629
@prospectslive.bsky.social scouting grades: Hit: 50, Power: 45, Run: 60, Field: 55, Throw: 55
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@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (Feb ‘25): 629
@prospectslive.bsky.social scouting grades: Hit: 50, Power: 45, Run: 60, Field: 55, Throw: 55
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Listed 6'6"/225 his size has led some to question his athleticism and ability to repeat his mechanics but that aspect of his game has also taken a step forward this year, nearly cutting his BB% in half from last year and improving his strike% from 64% to 68%
May 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Listed 6'6"/225 his size has led some to question his athleticism and ability to repeat his mechanics but that aspect of his game has also taken a step forward this year, nearly cutting his BB% in half from last year and improving his strike% from 64% to 68%
Apologies for getting this out late but this week's Prospect of the Week, as voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord, is Cam Schlittler!
Schlittler is a 24 year old RHP prospect in the New York Yankees system
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (Feb ‘25): 629
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Schlittler is a 24 year old RHP prospect in the New York Yankees system
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (Feb ‘25): 629
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May 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Apologies for getting this out late but this week's Prospect of the Week, as voted on by Fantasy Baseball Discord, is Cam Schlittler!
Schlittler is a 24 year old RHP prospect in the New York Yankees system
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (Feb ‘25): 629
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Schlittler is a 24 year old RHP prospect in the New York Yankees system
@prospectslive.bsky.social top 600 ranking (Feb ‘25): 629
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When Reed returns, he could quickly earn a promotion to Double-A after finding success in a 31 innings sample at High-A to finish last season. but he'll need to find more consistency in his mechanics and throw more strikes if he wants to stick in a crowded Pirates rotation
April 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
When Reed returns, he could quickly earn a promotion to Double-A after finding success in a 31 innings sample at High-A to finish last season. but he'll need to find more consistency in his mechanics and throw more strikes if he wants to stick in a crowded Pirates rotation