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About Matt HagenMatt Hagen has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in web and digital media development. Of his many hobbies, he considers baseball to be his first love. He previously wrote for freeplays.com and Minor League Notebook. You can reach Matt at matthagen.tht@gmail.com.Note: This page displays up to 200 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Matt Hagen's ArticlesSpecial: Matt's Top 100 Prospect ListClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. THT’s Top 100 prospects, part twoApril 14, 2011Catch the Top 100 prospects in baseball for 2011. Fantasy rookie report, part fourMarch 17, 2011Keep an eye on these rookie pitchers. Fantasy rookie report, part threeMarch 10, 2011Here is your rookie primer for third base and outfield. Fantasy rookie report, part twoMarch 03, 2011Part two of the rookie report centers on the young middle infielders who are ready to make an impact. Fantasy rookie report, Part 1February 24, 2011Catchers and first basemen who can help you. Ranking baseball’s farm systemsFebruary 17, 2011From Kansas City to Florida, see where your team's farm system ranks. 2011 top 10 prospects updateFebruary 03, 2011A few trades involving some of the game's best talent. 2011 top 10 prospects: Colorado Rockies and San Diego PadresJanuary 27, 2011Colorado and San Diego round out the top 10 lists for 2011. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco GiantsJanuary 20, 2011San Francisco and Los Angeles form a rivalry that goes beyond the big leagues. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Houston Astros and Arizona DiamondbacksJanuary 13, 2011Houston and Arizona boast comparable talent levels in their respective systems, but who gets the edge? 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh PiratesJanuary 06, 2011Pittsburgh and Cincinnati have solid, deep farm systems, but who gets the edge? 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Chicago Cubs and St. Louis CardinalsDecember 30, 2010The Cubs and Cardinals have a hatred for one another that runs deep. We're talking farm system deep here. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Washington Nationals and Milwaukee BrewersDecember 23, 2010Washington's system is strong, despite graduating Stephen Strasburg, while Milwaukee's system has lost its luster after the Zack Greinke and Shawn Marcum trades. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Florida Marlins and New York MetsDecember 16, 2010These two systems graduated some big-time talent in 2010 and have no one to replace them. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta BravesDecember 09, 2010It may be the off-season, but these NL East rivals never sleep. 2011 Top 10 prospects: Seattle Mariners and Texas RangersDecember 02, 2010The farm systems for Seattle and Texas battle it out. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Los Angeles Angels and Oakland AthleticsNovember 18, 20102011 Top 10 Prospects: Cleveland Indians and Minnesota TwinsNovember 11, 2010Cleveland and Minnesota are small-market rivals who are always competing on multiple fronts. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Chicago White Sox and Detroit TigersNovember 04, 2010While Chicago and Detroit have suspect farm systems, this rivalry runs deep. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City RoyalsOctober 28, 2010Toronto's system has improved in a year's time, but is still no match for Kansas City's. 2011 Top 10 prospects: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore OriolesOctober 21, 2010Tampa Bay's farm system vs. Baltimore's was a hot topic last year. My how one year changes things. 2011 Top 10 prospects: New York Yankees and Boston Red SoxOctober 14, 2010Tis the season to get team-by-team Top-10 prospect reports underway. Round 1 has Boston and New York battle it out for prospect supremacy. Top 100 list: the official 2010 graduates listOctober 07, 2010A quick rundown of the 27 players graduating from the Top 100 list. 10 prospects who haven’t received enough loveSeptember 30, 2010Read up on 10 prospects who haven't received enough attention from me but clearly deserve it. Top 100 update: trending prospectsSeptember 23, 2010Matt reassesses the rankings once again. Average and prime year projections part 4September 16, 2010The final installment of prospect average and prime year projections Average and prime year projections part 3September 09, 2010Fifteen new or updated statistical projections for some of the best young players in baseball. Average and prime year projections, part 2September 02, 2010In a world where no prospect busts, yet each player only modestly lives up to expectations, these are the major league numbers to expect from 15 more top prospects. Updated: average and prime year projectionsAugust 26, 2010The top 15 projection-eligible prospects. Top 100 prospects in baseballAugust 19, 2010A massive top-100 prospect update is here! The candidates for minor league MVPAugust 12, 2010Eleven candidates have left their stamp on the 2010 minor league season. My dynasty rankings: The top players under age 25August 05, 2010Ranking the best players in baseball under age 25. Trending Prospects: Seven up and seven downJuly 29, 2010Seven descending players are finding their Top-100 places in jeopardy, and seven other players are ready to fill in. Rookie report part 2: Fantasizing over the pitchers of the second halfJuly 22, 2010The rookie pitchers to watch and those to skip in the second half. Rookie Report: Fantasizing over the hitters of the second halfJuly 15, 2010Rookie hitters could play their part in winning your league. The starters for my minor league all-disappointment teamJuly 01, 2010The minor leagues are full of hopes and dreams, which are dashed far too often. The starters for my minor league all-star teamJune 24, 2010Bringing every level of the minor leagues together to honor the season's best. Theoretically throwing the 2010 draft class into the top-100 mixJune 17, 2010Where will the best prospects from the 2010 draft class factor into my top-100 list? June 10: Pitching prospect thoughtsJune 10, 2010The latest thoughts on 10 top-100 pitching prospects. June 3 prospect thoughtsJune 03, 2010Another top 100 update has arrived, along with another batch of prospect notes. 2010 MLB Draft big boardMay 27, 2010Presenting you with the draft's 40 best prospects, including breakdowns for the top dirty dozen. Early-season risers and fallers: Top 100 prospect updateMay 20, 2010A massive update to the top 100 list has arrived. May 13: More thoughts on some of the best prospects in baseballMay 13, 2010Breaking down the latest from 10 of baseball's best prospects. May 6: Thoughts on some of the best prospects in baseballMay 06, 2010Early-season impressions are being formed about 10 of the game's best prospects. The latest thoughts on the best prospects in baseballApril 29, 2010The season is young, but data have arrived on the best young players in the game. Thoughts and projections on a third tier of pitching prospectsApril 22, 2010Breaking down 15 preseason Top 100 pitchers 2010 thoughts and projections: The second tier of pitching prospectsApril 15, 2010Breaking down another set of 15 pitching prospects. Baseball’s top 15 pitching prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsApril 08, 2010Breaking down the top 15 pitching prospects in baseball, including future stat projections for those experienced enough. Baseball’s top catching prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsApril 01, 2010Breaking down the latest thoughts on the top eight catching prospects in baseball. Baseball’s top middle infield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsMarch 25, 2010Get the latest thoughts on the game's top middle infield prospects. Baseball’s top corner infield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsMarch 18, 2010Breaking down the latest thoughts on the game's top 15 corner infield prospects. Baseball’s top outfield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsMarch 11, 2010Breaking down the latest thoughts on the game's top 16 outfield prospects. Top 200 MLB prospects for 2010March 04, 2010I couldn't help myself, and I definitely couldn't stop at 100. 2010 fantasy baseball draft preparation rookie report (and other random notes)February 25, 2010It's time to pinpoint the fantasy rookies and sleepers to watch. The compilation: MLB team-by-team top-10 prospectsFebruary 18, 2010From Tampa Bay to Philadelphia, Matt Hagen ranks baseball's farm systems. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Colorado Rockies and San Diego PadresFebruary 11, 2010Christian Friedrich leads the Colorado Rockies against Donavan Tate and the San Diego Padres for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco GiantsFebruary 04, 2010Andrew Lambo, Chris Withrow, and Ethan Martin lead the Los Angeles Dodgers against Madison Bumgarner, Buster Posey, Zack Wheeler, and the San Francisco Giants for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Houston Astros and Arizona DiamondbacksJanuary 28, 2010Jordan Lyles and the Houston Astros face off against Jarrod Parker and the Arizona Diamondbacks for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh PiratesJanuary 21, 2010Yonder Alonso and the Cincinnati Reds face off against Pedro Alvarez and the Pittsburgh Pirates for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Chicago Cubs and St. Louis CardinalsJanuary 14, 2010Starlin Castro leads the Chicago Cubs against Shelby Miller and the St. Louis Cardinals for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Washington Nationals and Milwaukee BrewersJanuary 07, 2010Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals take on Alcides Escobar and the Milwaukee Brewers for prospect supremacy. Top 10 Prospects for 2010: Florida Marlins and New York MetsDecember 31, 2009Division rivals Florida and New York battle it out for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta BravesDecember 17, 2009The Roy Halladay trade has shaken up Philadelphia's top 10 prospects, but it's Atlanta's system that people should be talking about. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Seattle Mariners and Texas RangersDecember 10, 2009Texas has a deep, pitching-heavy farm system, but Seattle's system may not be as far off as some think. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Los Angeles Angels and Oakland AthleticsDecember 03, 2009Oakland's farm system has thinned somewhat, while a strong 2009 draft class has the Angels dreaming big. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Cleveland Indians and Minnesota TwinsNovember 25, 2009The small market Twins and Indians are constantly competing against one another, even in the race for farm system supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Chicago White Sox and Detroit TigersNovember 19, 2009Who are the top 10 prospects for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers? Top 10 prospects for 2010: Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City RoyalsNovember 12, 2009Toronto's farm system cannot compare to Kansas City's. But just how unbalanced is this top 10 prospect showdown? Top 10 prospects for 2010: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore OriolesNovember 05, 2009Get 2010's top 10 MLB prospects for Tampa Bay and Baltimore. Top 10 prospects for 2010: New York Yankees and Boston Red SoxOctober 29, 2009It's the New York Yankees vs. the Boston Red Sox once again. Which team has the better minor league system? Icons of the International League vs. the Prime Prospects of the Pacific Coast LeagueOctober 22, 2009Who has the best blue-chip prospects, the International League or the Pacific Coast League? The Southern League’s finest vs. the toast of the Texas LeagueOctober 15, 2009Heading up the battle of the Southern League's Finest vs. the Toast of the Texas League are two light-tower power hitters, Mike Stanton against Chris Carter. The best of the best from the Florida State League and Eastern LeagueOctober 08, 2009Carlos Santana and Madison Bumgarner highlight the next batch of postseason awards. California and Carolina League AwardsOctober 01, 2009California and Carolina League hardware is being handed out, and some of the brightest young stars in the game are the recipients. South Atlantic and Midwest League AwardsSeptember 24, 2009South Atlantic and Midwest League hardware is being handed out, and some of the brightest young stars in the game are the recipients. Awards Season: New York-Penn and Northwest League honorsSeptember 17, 2009New York-Penn and Northwest League hardware is being handed out, and some of the brightest young stars in the game are the recipients. Awards Season: Appalachian and Pioneer League HonorsSeptember 10, 2009Appy and Pioneer League hardware is being handed out, and some of the brightest talents in the game are the recipients. Awards Season: GCL and Arizona League HonorsSeptember 03, 2009Rookie League hardware is being handed out, and some of the brightest talents in the game are the recipients. Looking forward: Some of the more prominent prospects of 2009August 27, 2009With the 2009 season nearly in the books, it's time to analyze some of the more prominent prospects of the year and look into my crystal ball in order to see what 2010 has in store. Stephen Strasburg and other prospect notesAugust 20, 2009Get breakdowns of Stephen Strasburg, Donavan Tate, Zack Wheeler, Christian Friedrich, Tyler Matzek, and Jacob Turner. The nominees for most disappointing player of the yearAugust 13, 2009Jeremy Jeffress, Jason Donald, Kyle Skipworth, Michael Main, and Mike Moustakas head up the most disappointing player of the year nominations. The nominees for minor league player of the yearAugust 06, 2009Award season is coming, and Brian Matusz, Jesus Montero, Desmond Jennings, Jason Heyward, and Madison Bumgarner are making their case for Minor League Player of the Year Former top pitching prospects revisitedJuly 30, 2009Get up-to-date average year and prime year projections for five former top pitching prospects. What to Make of Brett Anderson and Other Prospect NotesJuly 23, 2009Read about the latest thought, notes, and projections for Brett Anderson, Martin Perez, Jordan Lyles, Lonnie Chisenhall, and Freddie Freeman. The Latest Batch of Prospect BreakdownsJuly 16, 2009Check out the latest breakdowns of Elvis Andrus, Brett Wallace, Mat Latos, Alcides Escobar, and Andrew McCutchen. Minor League Mailbag - 7/8/09July 09, 2009Brett Wallace vs. Mat Gamel, where Steven Strasburg would fall in the top 100 and more in this week's Minor League Mailbag. Jenrry Mejia and Other New Prospect BreakdownsJune 25, 2009Jenrry Mejia is riding the hype train. Get The Hardball Times breakdown of Mejia and four other top prospects. Prospect Breakdowns, Notes, and Additions - 6/18June 18, 2009Receive a heads up on the latest baseball prospect breakdowns, notes, and additions. Top 50 Fantasy Prospects in the 2009 MLB Draft with CommentsJune 11, 2009Get the lowdown on the Top 50 players in the 2009 MLB draft. Minor League MailbagMay 28, 2009We dip into the mailbag to answer some of the hottest questions in minor league baseball. Prospect Thoughts, Notes, and Projections - 5/20May 21, 2009The latest thoughts, notes, and projections of some of the best prospects in baseball. Apprehensive yet Comprehensive: Personal Strategies and Secrets for Dominating Your Keeper LeagueMay 14, 2009Get the personal strategies and secrets for dominating your keeper league, courtesy of your minor league baseball expert, Matt Hagen. Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - 5/7/09May 07, 2009Matt Hagen's ongoing Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects list has been updated with the latest information on minor league baseball's hottest products. Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - 5/1/09May 01, 2009Minor league write Matt Hagen unveils his ongoing Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects. There’s Something in the WaterApril 24, 2009Matt Hagen makes his Hardball Times debut with an All-American story. | ||||