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A friend of mine and I were discussing a local prospect some time ago (can't recall if it was before or after he was drafted in the first round), but anyhow--the prospect graduated from the school my friend's kids attend.  My friend GUARANTEED me that this kid WOULD make it to the show.  I made a very small and very friendly wager that the kid would not make it.  Let me first say that I had seen the kid play and he is an incredible player (obviously, he went first round), but the point I was making was that even if a kid is a phenom, the odds are still VERY  much against them.  To be honest, I would love to lose this bet and see a local kid on TV or in person someday.  Which all leads me to my question... where can you find info on a MiLB player?  This kid's first pro season was last year in rookie league and he did OK, not bad enough to be cut lose so soon especially after inking a large signing bonus, but there are no stats on him this year AT ALL.  I don't see any news of an injury and my friend has not heard anything through the grapevine.  Any suggestions?  I don't know if etiquette allows for posting of his name, so withholding for now.  Thanks!

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JCG posted:

Google "(player's name) MILB"

If he does or ever did play, you will find him.

Already done that, that's how I found his 2018 stats.  He is still listed on the clubs top prospect list, in fact he's listed in the top 10 and is #1 at his position.  On that same prospect list, his "level" is listed as TBD.   

Ah, well that came up here recently in a thread I started.  The answer I got was that up until the time of the 2019 draft some players are  in extended spring training.    As long as his status is "active" he's good.

The player I asked about was in limbo for a while but was moved onto an A advanced team recently.

BTW from what I have seen most 1st rounders move from Rookie to low A during the year they were drafted and are in A advanced the following year, so the guy you're looking for may not be on a good trajectory right now.

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If he had stats last year and doesn't this year, he's likely still at extended spring training....they don't keep official stats or scores in the games they play.  A friend of my son is still there (AZ) and unless I talk to his dad, I have no idea how he's doing.  Once the short season A games start, he'll either head there or get called up to a full season A team

He is now a professional baseball player... not sure why it would be a problem to give his name in this context.  Also, you can go to the minor league team site and check the roster.  If he isn't still on the same team, check the team that is next level up for the parent affiliate.  If he is top ten prospect for an organization, he's gotta be somewhere or likely currently being assigned.

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DALEX posted:
JCG posted:

Google "(player's name) MILB"

If he does or ever did play, you will find him.

Already done that, that's how I found his 2018 stats.  He is still listed on the clubs top prospect list, in fact he's listed in the top 10 and is #1 at his position.  On that same prospect list, his "level" is listed as TBD.   

Rookie League/Short Season doesn't begin until around June, thus there will be no stats.  If he was drafted out of high school even though a 1st rounder, might still start out in RL then get promoted in a few weeks.  Since he did "OK" and nothing fantastic, most like will be RL.  College players drafted 1st round usually start off Low A/A ball, unless they are rehabbing/extended spring training then might play a few weeks in RL.  If a 1st rounder they will be given the benefit of doubt to make it, more chances than a lower round draft choice.  Even some weaknesses might be spun to concentrate on what he does well for media.  The baseball cube as RJM mentioned above does a good job for stats and info.  Look at the bottom and you will see a transaction section where it lists each level and dates.

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