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?
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.
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.
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.
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Two Diamondbacks prospects were named their respective leagues’ Player of the Month. Adrian Del Castillo hit .359 with five home runs, 20 RBI, and a 1.053 OPS.
Since being selected as the second overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2022 MLB Draft, Druw Jones has endured a tumultuous start to his professional career.
Diamondbacks outfielder prospect Druw Jones continues to work his way out of an early season funk. After starting the year hitting .171 with just one extra-base hit and 21 strikeouts in his first eight games, he's picked it up in his last eight.
Druw Jones' first year in the Diamondbacks organization proved to be a difficult one. Quad and hamstring injuries limited the former No. 2 overall pick to 29 games with Class A Visalia, plus another 12 rehabbing at the complex.
This article is part of a series counting down the Diamondbacks' Top 30 prospects entering the 2024 season. These rankings are determined by Michael McDermott, in conjunction with the Inside the Diamondbacks staff.