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Baseball America has been bringing you the best baseball information in the game for more than 30 years, a must-have resource for fans as well as people who work in the game. Every issue features coverage of the majors, minors, college and high school baseball as well as prospects, prospects and more prospects. Whether you’re looking to win your fantasy league or stay on top of the game at all levels, Baseball America puts it all in your hands.

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MAKING THE GRADE • Assessing the future value of graduated American League prospects

A UNIQUE PLACE IN HISTORY • A determined Pat Venditte was the first MLB switch-pitcher in a century

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HOT WINGS • Prospects who gained the most fastball velocity in 2024

ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR SAN DIEGO PADRES • Late Padres chairman Peter Seidler and head of baseball operations A.J. Preller redefine what is possible in small-market San Diego

TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR CORY HAHN, DIAMONDBACKS • D-backs executive Cory Hahn inspires those with spinal cord injuries to ‘accept failure, but never give up’

TONY GWYNN AWARD ISMAEL CRUZ • In his four decades in the game, Dodgers international director Ismael Cruz has done things the right way. His legacy lives on not only via scouts in his family, but also the myriad protégés in key roles in the industry.

MLB MANAGER OF THE YEAR DAVE ROBERTS, DODGERS • The Dodgers’ Dave Roberts has done things few managers have ever done. Now, he’s finally getting his due.

MLB EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR MATT ARNOLD, BREWERS • Continuity is the Brewers’ secret weapon. Matt Arnold made sure the 2024 club met expectations

MLB COACH OF THE YEAR CHRIS FETTER, TIGERS • Chris Fetter applies all the right touches to a Tigers pitching staff that clawed its way toward the top

MINOR LEAGUE TEAM OF THE YEAR LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS • The low-payroll Guardians rely on homegrown talent to fuel MLB success. Midwest League-champion Lake County provides optimism for the future.

MINOR LEAGUE MANAGER OF THE YEAR ZACH VINCEJ, MODESTO • Zach Vincej led Modesto to back-to-back California League championships with teams brimming with top Mariners talent

FREITAS AWARD: TRIPLE-A SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS • Key initiatives and facility upgrades make Sacramento a top minor league attraction and also a natural fit as the Athletics’ home in 2025

FREITAS AWARD: DOUBLE-A SOMERSET PATRIOTS • From indy ball to affiliated, Somerset continues its tradition of excellence in fruitful partnership with the Yankees

FREITAS AWARD: CLASS A COLUMBIA FIREFLIES • The Columbia Fireflies light the way for a community redevelopment project that benefits an entire city

MINOR LEAGUE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR MIKE ABRAMSON, HARTFORD YARD GOATS • Hartford GM Mike Abramson’s tireless dedication has made the Yard Goats one of the best tickets in the minor leagues

INDEPENDENT/PARTNER LEAGUES PLAYER OF THE YEAR ADAM FOGEL, MISSOULA PADDLEHEADS • Adam Fogel sets the Pioneer League home run record in a season to remember

ALL 2024 WINNERS

You already knew. • Roman Anthony had some of the best raw power in the 2022 draft class, and he starred for No. 1 ranked Stoneman Douglas High.

Boston Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles

New York Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays

Toronto Blue Jays

You already knew. • Jackson Jobe is one of those athletes who can seemingly do anything.

Detroit Tigers

Chicago White Sox

Cleveland Guardians

Kansas City Royals

Minnesota Twins

You already knew. • Colt Emerson may be from a small town in Ohio, but he has thrived on the big stage.

Seattle Mariners

Athletics

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