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 ...

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 ...

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).

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 ...