Interviews

Dodgers Prospect Jacob Amaya Impressive in 2018

Nov 6, 2018

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Shortstop prospect Jacob Amaya had a memorable 2018 season. Entering the season just a year removed from high school, Amaya climbed the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league ladder quickly. Beginning his season w...

Mets prospect Desmond Lindsay hits two home runs in Fall League debut

Joe Jacquez

Oct 15, 2018

Arizona Fall League, Features, Headlines, Interviews, New York Mets

The Mets outfield prospect tweaked his swing to hopefully find more consistency at the plate SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Andres Gimenez and Peter Alonso will grab the headlines for New York Mets prospects participati...

Dodgers Prospect John Rooney Looking to Build Off Big Season

Brian Crawford

Oct 11, 2018

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

It has been a memorable year for left-handed pitcher John Rooney. His big year began at Hofstra University, where he racked up 108 strikeouts in 95 innings pitched, while maintaining a 0.82 WHIP and a 10.23 K/9...

Rangers prospect Scott Heineman finds identity in breakout 2018 season

Joe Jacquez

Sep 21, 2018

Headlines, Interviews, Minor League Baseball, Texas Rangers

The 25-year-old outfielder had a chance to make the big leagues in September At the conclusion of the 2017 season, Texas Rangers outfield prospect Scott Heineman had a chance to reflect on the year. The 2...

Dodgers Prospect Bryan Warzek Racking Up Strikeouts

Brian Crawford

Sep 14, 2018

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Left-handed pitcher Bryan Warzek has been a bulldog on the mound since being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in June. Warzek, who was known for his ability to rack up strikeouts at the University of New Orle...

Rangers Prospect Taylor Hearn ‘blessed’ with Opportunity to Come Home

Joe Jacquez

Sep 4, 2018

Interviews, Prospect Reports, Texas Rangers

The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Hearn and another prospect for Texas Rangers closer Keone Kela at the non-waiver trade deadline. Almost every player, regardless of if you are in the major or minor leagues, has a c...

Matt Mercer Evolving as a Pitcher in Diamondbacks Organization

Joe Jacquez

Aug 12, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Interviews, Minor League Baseball

The Arizona Diamondbacks fifth-round draft pick is having success at the Class-A Short Season level After throwing only two innings in the Arizona Rookie League, the Arizona Diamondbacks saw enough from Matt...

Dodgers’ Devin Hemmerich Finding Consistency in Great Lakes

Brian Crawford

Jul 12, 2018

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Left-handed pitcher Devin Hemmerich is working hard to find consistency in pro ball. One way he's trying to achieve this is by utilizing all four of his pitches any given night. Currently using a mix of a two-s...

Josh McLain Adjusting Well to Professional Baseball

Brian Crawford

Jun 29, 2018

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping for better outcomes for their Low-A affiliate the Great Lakes Loons. With this in mind, they've decided to mix things up with the roster by adding a few members of their 2018 ...

Q&A with Minnesota Twins Prospect LaMonte Wade

Joe Jacquez

May 20, 2018

Interviews, Minnesota Twins, Minor League Baseball, Prospect Reports

Joe Jacquez of Baseball Essential talked with the No. 13 prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization according to MLB.com, outfielder LaMonte Wade, about his current season with the Double-A Chattanooga Lookou...