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Updated MLB Farm System Rankings After 2018 Trade Deadline

Now that we've digested last week's MLB draft, it's time for an updated look at how all 30 MLB farm systems stack up.

The following factors helped determine the rankings of players and teams:

  • Potential (Player): Potential trumps production a lot of the time, especially in the lower levels of the minors and with recent draft picks. Skill sets and tools are often a better indication of what kind of player someone will be.
  • Talent (Player): As for guys in the higher levels of the minors who are close to breaking through to the big league level, production and talent are the determining factors, as these players are viewed as more complete products.