2013 MLB Draft Profile: RHP Hunter Harvey, NC HS
Born into an unconventional baseball family, this 6'3", 175 righty from North Carolina looks poised to go from absolutely nowhere right into the first round.
Born into an unconventional baseball family, this 6'3", 175 righty from North Carolina looks poised to go from absolutely nowhere right into the first round.
TCB staff members react to the announcement of Houston's first-overall draft pick in 2013... whoever it is.
As some of the nation's top prep prospects work out at the PG National Pre-Draft Showcase, the collegians are bearing down on the postseason, with mixed results for some current favorites and surprising triumphs for some former favorites.
Buck Farmer has dominated his senior season at Georgia Tech. Will it translate to the Majors?
Mark Appel faces stiff competition in the form of Oklahoma righty Jonathan Gray, who continues his march up draft boards.
Dan Slania pitched nine innings of relief, Colin Moran had the week off, and Mark Appel bested Trevor Williams and the Sun Devils.
Two of Houston's top prospects are both missing time with hand injuries.
A speedy second baseman with great baseball instincts and a premium glove, Katoh's lack of defensive versatility may hurt him on draft day.
Quietly, Houston third baseman Matt Dominguez has established himself as an everyday player. How good has he been in 2013?
The entire first draft, including supplemental and competitive balance picks.
Sean Manaea was rained out in Tennessee, but there was still plenty of action from the top college prospects around the country.
Checking in on Robbie Grossman's progress, and what can be expected of him as a major leaguer.
Aaron Judge is built like an NFL Tight End or NBA Power Forward more than a baseball player, which makes him one of the most intriguing prospects in this year's Draft Class.
Six weeks to draft day. How did the top college prospects do over the weekend?
Caught in an unenviable situation in Houston, Kenny Lofton was shipped off in an acrimonious trade, and found gold with the Cleveland Indians. Or maybe they found gold with him.
In an effort to fill out this series with a player who maybe should have been profiled earlier in the spring, let's take an abbreviated look at Brandon Laird.
The Astros' 24th-round draft pick in 2012, Pat Blair has one very elite tool that could help him find his way back to Houston.
A look at Miguel Tejada: his better years as an Oakland Athletic; his acquisition by the Houston Astros and where he's at now.
On April 16, 2013, against the Oakland Athletics a Houston Astros legend was born his name, Paul Clemens.
The first major injury of the season came to one of Houston's rotation candidates and a key cog to the Wilton Lopez trade. Were there any warning signs from last year on Alex White's elbow?
Trying to figure out why Astros left fielder JD Martinez was removed from Monday nights game against the Seattle Mariners after making a mental mistake in the batters box on only one pitch.
Catching up with the top prospects around college baseball.
Things continue to take shape at the top of TCB's draft board, with Jonathan Gray entering the 1-1 conversation thanks to a hot start.
Maybe the best defensive third baseman in college, questions surround Chad Pinder's plate discipline. If he can refine that area of his game, he may end up as one of the best among a deep pool of college third basemen in the draft.
Easter weekend is a big one for prep baseball, and this one didn't disappoint. Meanwhile, some big performances from college prospects, as well.
Bud Norris pitched better in 2011 than he did in 2012. What changed to cause this? Pitch F/X identifies variation in pitch velocity, break, and release point that could be the root cause of his struggles.