On the field, it’s been a solid 2021 season for the Marlins farm system. There have been breakout performances from the likes of Eury Pérez, Jake Eder and Troy Johnston. New draft picks are making smooth transitions to the pros, from first-rounder Kahlil Watson to 18th-rounder Bennett Hostetler. There’s an industry consensus that the organization’s developing talent is better than most others in baseball, with MLB Pipeline ranking the Fish No. 3 overall.
But off the field, the minor league grind remains unacceptably stressful for these players.
On Tuesday, Minor League Advocates posted anonymous testimonies from players assigned to several Marlins affiliates (I have lightly edited them for clarity).