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Geoff Pontes
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Prospect Writer, Baseball America
United States, Worcester
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Gender In Sport , Travel , Outdoors , Adventure Sports , Action Sports
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By Geoff Pontes Verified| Baseball America Verified Each year following the draft, you can scan the Dodgers’ picks and know there’s at least one pitcher who will rise up rankings in the next calendar year. From Ryan Pepiot and Landon Knack to Gavin Stone and Emmet Sheehan, there’s a long line of quality Dodgers pitching prospects in recent memory. While no breakout arms from the 2024 draft class have yet to emerge, Jakob Wright is a name to watch in 2025.
By Geoff Pontes Verified| Baseball America Verified Each year following the draft, you can scan the Dodgers’ picks and know there’s at least one pitcher who will rise up rankings in the next calendar year. From Ryan Pepiot and Landon Knack to Gavin Stone and Emmet Sheehan, there’s a long line of quality Dodgers pitching prospects in recent memory. While no breakout arms from the 2024 draft class have yet to emerge, Jakob Wright is a name to watch in 2025.
By J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes Verified, J. J. Cooper Verified| Baseball America Verified On this week’s Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and J.J. Cooper look at which MiLB teams are the most watchable, led by a Brewers’ club. We also wonder how worried the Cubs and Nationals should be by a pair of rookies slow starts before Geoff highlights a fire-breathing Red Sox lefthander. Finally, J.J. and Geoff get on their Prospect Soapboxes to praise a trio of prospects who seem to be putting past struggles behind them.
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Baseball America
Baseball America is a prominent publication dedicated to minor league and college baseball. Founded in 1981 by Allan Simpson, it has evolved from a small independent magazine into a respected authority in the baseball community. The company is headquartered in Durham, NC, and employs around 86 staff members, including correspondents from around the globe. The publication offers a variety of materials, including a monthly magazine released 26 times a year, as well as annuals like the Almanac, Directory, Super Register, and Prospect Handbook. One of its key features is the Top 100 Prospects List, which ranks emerging baseball talents and provides insights valuable to fans and scouts. Baseball America also maintains a robust online presence, delivering news articles, prospect updates, and analysis related to minor league and college baseball. Its comprehensive coverage makes it an essential resource for baseball enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Founded: 1981