If we had a dime for every time we’ve said or used the word “tools” at MLB Pipeline … we’d sure have a lot of dimes. Tools ...

From bat-to-ball ability to speed, arm strength and defensive feel, the Phillies' farm system features prospects flashing ...

There are so many ways to evaluate a young baseball player's skills, but scouts have the most tried-and-true method: breaking a player's specific skills into different "tools." These tools separate a ...

One of the most interesting projects I’ve gotten to be a part of since I’ve been here at Baseball Prospectus is the Player Forecast Manager (PFM for short; PFM could also mean PECOTA Fantasy Manager).

Success in fantasy baseball isn’t just about drafting well—it’s about using the right tools to make informed decisions all season long. Whether you’re managing a dynasty squad, competing in redraft ...

Scouts spend countless hours watching and evaluating players, carefully considering the appropriate grade for each tool or each pitch a player offers. Throughout the course of the season and ...

Baseball America released their annual list of players with the best tools in every High-A league on Thursday, and several SF Giants prospects made the list. Left-handed pitcher Nick Swiney, reliever ...

Anyone who has ever played even a few innings of baseball knows some things for certain about the game. For instance, hitting a round ball “squarely” with a cylinder is well-nigh impossible, as is ...