- The Cubs surprised everyone when they drafted Hayden Simpson in the first round in 2010, and his struggles this year, and scary lack of velocity, aren't doing anything to help make their case, says J.J. Cooper of Baseball America. Without a return in velocity, Simpson doesn't even profile as a marginal prospect.
- After having been converted to the mound this spring by the Cardinals, Robert Stock is doing well with the transition, despite some unpleasant numbers, writes Curt Rallo of MiLB.com.
- Jiwan James is off to the offensive start that the Phillies have been expecting out of the pitcher-turned-outfielder for a few years now, notes David Murphy of The Philadelphia Daily News.
- Kolten Wong has picked up this season right where he left off last season, and is now just gaining his minor league experience before he eventually makes his way to St. Louis, thinks Derrick Gould of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- Dylan Bundy is getting most of the attention in the Orioles organization these days, and specifically at Low-A Delmarva, but 2011 second-round pick Jason Esposito is a legitimate prospect in his own right, and the third baseman out of Vanderbilt is enjoying his time out of the spotlight, says Shawn Nisson of DelmarvaNow.com.
- When the Dodgers drafted Chris Reed in the first round in 2011, it was thought my many that it was a financially-driven pick due to the team's uncertain standing at the time, but as Ray Guilfoyle of MinorLeagueBall.com points out, Reed has pitched well, and his previous reputation may now leave him somewhat underrated as a prospect.
