Red Sox Prospect Watch: Positive and negative trends to look for

There are a handful of Red Sox prospects who have made an impact. Both positive and negative, there are trends that should be noticed.

With over six weeks of the 2017 season completed for the Boston Red Sox organization, players have started to get their footing under them. Some have had success this year, while others have not. But one thing is for sure, the trends that have started this year are very telling of how their year is going to go.

In the business of player development, progress is the number one goal. It is key to see the players keep adapting to the higher levels of the minors in the hope that one day they play a part in the major league team. At the very least, you want to decide who in the organization would benefit your team. Also, you want to deal the right players for assets, both at the major and minor league level.

With Major League Baseball being one of the most competitive professional sports in the world, every organization tries to find an edge that sets them apart. In this week’s Prospect Watch, Boston has found a new way to try and find talent.

Also, featured in the slides are the state of affairs of two of the three top prospects in the farm system. Finally, what two prospects are intertwined for more reasons than one? All can be discovered here.