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Four D-backs farm system questions heading into 2021
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It is not secret at this point, the Arizona Diamondbacks have transformed their farm system into one of the best in baseball.
Despite the obstacles of no minor leagues last season, a bevy of top prospects continue to develop. The system is filled with outfield and pitching depth, and several names popped at the team’s alternate training sites and instructional leagues in 2020.
With a full minor league season heading into 2021, the D-backs’ collection of young talent will be on full display. Questions still surround certain prospects and the system as a whole, so let’s get into it.
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The Diamondbacks system is vastly underrated. The group includes top-end talent, flame-throwers, high-floor guys, and everything else in between. What’s even better is that there are plenty of very fantasy-friendly prospects here as well. From Corbin Carroll’s 20/30 potential to Kristian Robinson’s 40 home run ceiling to Alek Thomas’s all-around game, there are fantasy gems all over the place. Recently the D-Backs have placed an emphasis on hard-throwing draft picks, and those guys are sprinkled throughout the system too.
Looking further down on the list shows some very safe bets, meaning there are likely many future major leaguers here. Granted, they may not become superstars, but there are regulars, utility guys, and solid bullpen options here to pick from. There is a lot to like and it’s starting to rival any of the top-end farm systems. With the team still acquiring prospects, it should only continue to get better in 2021.