If you love prospects, then it doesn’t get any better than the Arizona Fall League. With six teams comprising players from all 30 organizations, the AFL offers top prospects an opportunity to refine their skills long after the end of the minor league season.
For some players, the competition in the AFL is superior to anything they’ve previously experienced as a professional. For others, it’s a chance to prove to their organization that they’re ready to be challenged at the highest level.
Then, of course, there are the reclamation prospects, guys who were once highly touted but have since dropped off the major-league radar as a result of injuries, poor performance or stunted development.