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Arizona Diamondbacks prospects continue to collect hardware for the 2025 season. As end-of-year Minor League Awards were handed out this past week, D-backs' outfielder and No.

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Watch: Former D-backs First-Rounder Hits Electric Inside-the-Park Homer

On Friday night, Arizona Diamondbacks former first-round pick and outfielder Druw Jones achieved an electric feat with the High-A Hillsboro Hops. In the bottom of the seventh inning with a runner at first, Jones shot a ball into shallow center field.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 13

Has this Diamondbacks Former First Round Pick Finally Figured it Out?

The Arizona Diamondbacks minor league affiliates split four games on Saturday, and one former first round draft pick has been turning on the power of late.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 1

Manager Andruw Jones Sends Son a Message About Playing Time in World Baseball Classic

Having your father as your manager is no guarantee of playing time for baseball players, even when you are the No. 7 prospect in the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system.

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / June 1

Former Top Prospect Looking To Improve

Going into the 2022 draft, top draft prospects Jackson Holliday and Druw Jones were the clear-cut top two choices. After both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles went 52-110 in the previous season, the top two picks were awarded to them, with Baltimore getting the first overall due to a worse intraleague record.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 20

3 Diamondbacks Prospects Who Have Stumbled in 2025

As we get closer to our midseason prospect rankings update here on Arizona Diamondbacks on SI, we're highlighting players who have drastically improved their stock and those who are trending in the wrong direction.

Athletics News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 7

D-backs' Affiliates Swept as Druw Jones Showcases Defense

It was a rough round of games for the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league affiliates on Tuesday, as they combined for an 0-3 record. Here's how each level fared: The Diamondbacks' Triple-A squad was pummeled by the Athletics' affiliate, going down in a monstrous 15-0 loss.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31

One potential Hall of Famer on every National League team

Only a few games into the Major League Baseball season, many players have sparkled on the diamond. But what player on each team has displayed long-term greatness (or potential long-term greatness) good enough to be considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame?

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Jurickson Profar's PED suspension raises one huge question

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Brewers tie unwelcome MLB history in another blowout loss

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

Diamondbacks' Former No. 2 Pick Making Adjustments to Succeed in 2025

In 2022 the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Druw Jones, son of defensive wizard Andruw Jones, second overall in the MLB draft. It has been a rocky road for the talented young outfielder since his selection.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 2

D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 7 Druw Jones

This article is part of a series reviewing the seasons of the top 40 prospects still in the Arizona Diamondbacks system as of the end of 2024. The Diamondbacks drafted the highly touted Druw Jones second overall out of high school in Georgia in 2022 and foresaw him becoming a true five-tool talent that could be a regular All-Star in center field.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19, 2024

Single-A Visalia Rawhide Awarded Four All-Stars for 2024 Season

The Single-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks had a pretty good season in 2024. They saw plenty of prospects break out. They made the playoffs. Now, the Visalia Rawhide had four prospects named All-Stars of the California League.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 10, 2024

Druw Jones named D-backs’ Minor League Player of the Month

With an impressive .867 OPS over his last 20 games, Druw Jones has been named the D-backs’ Minor League Player of the Month. This is the first time Arizona’s former No.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 10, 2024

Druw Jones, Jose Cabrera Win Honors, and Minor League Roster News

The Arizona Diamondbacks prospect system has had a very good year full of breakout seasons from unheralded prospects, while seeing continued progress by those that had done well in years past.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / August 22, 2024

MLB Pipeline: D-backs’ Druw Jones is the best defender among top prospects in MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Druw Jones seems to be finding his footing in Single-A ball this season after dealing with injuries following him being drafted No.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 19, 2024

One-on-One with top Diamondbacks Outfield Prospect Druw Jones

Arizona Diamondbacks top outfield prospect Druw Jones is quietly going about the business of becoming the best baseball player he can. Soft spoken and articulate, with an easy smile that puts people at ease, he's been putting in the work through the grind of a long, hot season in Visalia.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / July 28, 2024

The Athletic’s top 60 prospects list includes Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar, Druw Jones

The Athletic released its midpoint top 60 MLB prospects list on Thursday, and two Arizona Diamondbacks made the list. The D-backs’ Jordan Lawlar, who has reminded some scouts of Derek Jeter, is the No.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 27, 2024

Druw Jones jumps in Keith Law’s top 60 MLB prospects list

The Arizona Diamondbacks farm system continues to draw attention as two of their top prospects, Druw Jones and Jordan Lawlar, have been highlighted in Keith Law’s recent top prospect rankings.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / July 13, 2024

D-backs prospects Druw Jones, Deyvison De Los Santos record RBIs as NL wins All-Star Futures game

Arizona Diamondbacks prospects Druw Jones and Deyvison De Los Santos recorded RBIs in the National League’s 6-1 win over the American League in the 2024 MLB All-Star Futures game.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / ESPN / July 2, 2024

Last 2 No. 2 picks headline Futures Game rosters

Dylan Crews and Druw Jones, the last two No. 2 overall Major League Baseball draft picks, will play for the National League in the All-Star Futures Game.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 2, 2024

Diamondbacks prospects Druw Jones and Deyvision De Los Santos to represent at 2024 Futures Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be represented by two prospects at the 2024 Futures Game: Druw Jones and Deyvision De Los Santos. They will take the field alongside some of the best up-and-coming players in baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16, 2024

Prized Diamondbacks prospect Druw Jones receives concerning major-league outlook

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Druw Jones is receiving some troubling news. Major league scouts are questioning whether Jones has the correct swing to make it as a Major League Baseball hitter, per USA Today.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 12, 2024

Diamondbacks’ #3 prospect Druw Jones shines with walk-Off home run

Since being drafted 2nd overall by the Diamondbacks in the 2022 draft, Druw Jones’ path to the majors has been plagued by setbacks. The tone was set right away when the highly anticipated prospect suffered a shoulder injury, requiring surgery just a few games after being drafted.