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40 Standout International Hitters For 2025
Plus: Hit+ leaders, every minor leaguer to throw 100 mph, college fall ball storylines & more
40 Standout Hitters From The 2025 International Signing Class
After highlighting 20 top pitchers from the 2025 signing class, BA international expert Ben Badler is back with a rundown of 40 names to know from the position prospect ranks of this year’s group of IFA players.
Topped by Giants shortstop and Top 100 Prospect Josuar Gonzalez, the list is broken down into several key categories:
Million-dollar Signings Who Delivered
Up-Arrow Signings
Prospects To Watch
Skills & Instincts… But Will Power Come?
Click below for the complete list of players featuring 2025 stats, scouting intel and video.
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2025 HIT+ LEADERS
2025 Hit+ Leaderboard: Top MiLB Hitters By Age & Underlying Metrics
After last week’s deep dive into Stuff+ leaders across the minor leagues, Dylan White presents his annual study of the best MiLB hitters according to Hit+.
Using input data like xwOBAcon, 90th percentile exit velocity more, our Hit+ leaderboards are broken up into age brackets. The list, while dotted with Top 100 Prospects, also features a number of under-the-radar names to keep an eye on for 2026. Highlights include:
Several crossover names from Ben Badler’s international standouts
More accolades for a pair of top Pirates prospects
10 players with Hit+ scores of 120 or better
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FALL BALL INTEL
Fall Ball Intel: Jack Bauer Stands Out, Plus Vandy, Florida Observations & More
Baseball America college baseball writer Jacob Rudner has been busy checking in across the country on key storylines as teams look to make headway in fall ball. From rebuilding programs, standout newcomers and fall scrimmage results, there’s a lot to keep tabs on this time of year. Highlights include:
Jack Bauer’s strong first impression at Mississippi State
A huge season looming for Arizona State
Programs looking for NCAA Tournament bouncebacks
VELO DEEP DIVE
Every Minor Leaguer Who Threw 100 MPH In 2025 & More Velo Data
J.J. Cooper has had velo on the brain lately, and for good reason—it’s the single most important factor in determining a pitcher’s success on the mound.
To that end, we’ve presented a number of intriguing velocity-related stories this week, including a comprehensive study on career longevity, a list of MiLB flamethrowers and more. Here’s the full rundown:
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