The wait is finally over. With Spring Training in full swing, fans typically tune in to games to see how new additions to their teams are fitting in. Others like to put on the game in the later innings to see their team's top prospects getting some action. If you’re the second person, you’ll love MLB Spring Breakout.
Before last season, prospects did not get put into too many Spring Training games, unless they were being subbed in for a more experienced player. MLB Spring Breakout allows prospects to get all of the attention for a day, in a game designed to showcase their talents.
This season, Spring Breakout will last four days, from March 13-16. Here’s everything you need to know about this year's slate.
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Everything You Need to Know
Spring Breakout was created last season in order to showcase some of the biggest names of MLB’s future. The All-Star Futures Game is one of the biggest events of the year, so why not capitalize on that and add a whole new game in Spring Training!
Rosters for each team are made up of prospects from MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 Prospects list, as well as any other impressive prospects. Rosters will include about 23-27 players per team.
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Currently, 72 of the top 100 prospects are participating in Spring Breakout, including five of the Top 10. The Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Miami Marlins all plan to have their Top 10 prospects compete in the showcase.
While games last year only lasted seven innings, the games this year will be a full nine innings. Spring Breakout will also follow traditional Spring Training rules, allowing players to challenge two strike calls.
However, Spring Breakout will get rid of the usual three-batter minimum in order for as many pitchers as possible to enter the game.
Who to Watch
Roman Anthony
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Roman Anthony is the number two overall prospect in MLB, and the top prospect for the Boston Red Sox. He was drafted in 2022, and quickly made it to the highest level in the minors last season. He has a .284 overall average, and is projected to make it to the majors this season.
Max Clark
Max Clark is the number six overall prospect, and the second overall prospect for the Detroit Tigers. He was the third pick in the 2023 draft, and is excelling in the minors so far. Since he was drafted as a senior in high school, he has a ways to go in the minors before making his debut.
Kristian Campbell
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Kristian Campbell is the seventh overall prospect, and the second overall prospect for the Red Sox. He was drafted in 2023, and quickly made his way through the minors, earning several awards in his first year. He is currently estimated to make his debut this season.
Carson Williams
Carson Williams is the ninth overall prospect, and the top overall prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays. He was drafted in 2021 as a senior in high school, so it took some time to make it through the minors. He was the top prospect in the Southern League in 2024, and is currently estimated to make his debut this season.
Travis Bazzana
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Travis Bazzana is the number 10 overall prospect, and the top overall prospect for the Cleveland Guardians. He was drafted first overall last year, and is one of the flashiest prospects at the moment. While Bazzana only made it to High-A last season, he has the potential to quickly travel through the minors and make his debut this season.
Edited by Giana Robertaccio
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