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Geoff Pontes

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Prospect Writer at Baseball America

MiLB beat - BBWAA Member - Prospect Writer - @BaseballAmerica - Threw a first pitch strike at McCoy Stadium.

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  • 10 MLB Prospects With Standout Contact, Chase & Exit Velocity Data Early In 2025

    5 days ago | baseballamerica.com | Geoff Pontes

    We’re a month into the season, and this is the best Mayer has looked in his professional career. He has the lowest chase rate of his career to date with a 25% mark, down from a year ago. Mayer’s contact metrics are also up, as his in-zone whiff this season is down to 17%. The improvement in plate skills has seen Mayer grow into his reputation as an advanced-hitting shortstop with power.

  • How Red Sox LHP Payton Tolle Went From Second-Round Pick To Top 100 Prospect

    6 days ago | baseballamerica.com | Geoff Pontes

    On Sunday, Red Sox second-round pick Payton Tolle tossed five scoreless innings against Asheville, striking out a career-high 12 batters in the process. After allowing six earned runs in 1.2 innings during a disastrous first professional start on April 8, the mountainous lefthander from TCU has been scored on only once since. Over a span of 13 innings since that start, Tolle has allowed seven hits and two walks while striking out 26 batters, which equates to a 53% strikeout rate.

  • Minor League Probable Pitchers To Watch On Wednesday, May 7

    1 week ago | baseballamerica.com | Geoff Pontes

    On this week’s Prospect Podcast, Geoff Ponte, Josh Norris and J.J. Cooper dig into the latest update to Baseball America’s Top 100 Prospects list. Which colleges and conferences have the most former players ranked in the latest Top 100 Prospects update? Here’s how it shakes out.

  • Minor League Probable Pitchers To Watch On Tuesday, May 6

    1 week ago | baseballamerica.com | Geoff Pontes

    If you’re like us, you look forward to firing up MiLB TV every day. But keeping up with prospects across each level of the minor leagues can be a challenge, especially if you’re interested in tracking pitching prospects. Below, you’ll find a rundown of notable pitching prospects set to take the mound on on Tuesday, May 6. Also be sure to check out:Please note that both scheduled starters and game times are subject to change.

  • 7 Up-Arrow Fantasy Prospects Who Could Make The Next Dynasty Top 500 Update

    1 week ago | baseballamerica.com | Geoff Pontes

    You’ve probably seen Escobar’s name pop up around here lately, as we’ve been talking about the 20-year-old infielder for the better part of the last two months. He first flashed last season in the Florida Complex League and then was one of the more impressive players for scouts on the backfields this spring. To start the season, Escobar has continued to hit and hit and hit.

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Geoff Pontes @GeoffPontesBA
12 May 25

RT @CarlosACollazo: On Today's Hot Sheet show we'll talk Mock Draft V 3.0 as well as the newly updated Top 100 prospects list. Join us at…

Geoff Pontes
Geoff Pontes @GeoffPontesBA
12 May 25

This week's Hot Sheet is loaded with top prospects, some pitchers coming off of historic weeks and four Dodgers hitting prospects https://t.co/ELTWwqDBxK

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Geoff Pontes @GeoffPontesBA
11 May 25

RoboScout's Top Fantasy Prospects At Every Level On May 11, 2025 The latest from ⁦@The__Arrival⁩ https://t.co/QYH0SeUgwM