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About Matt Hagen

Matt 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.


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2010

2011 Top 10 Prospects: Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals

December 30, 2010
The 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 Brewers

December 23, 2010
Washington'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 Mets

December 16, 2010
These two systems graduated some big-time talent in 2010 and have no one to replace them.

2011 Top 10 Prospects: Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves

December 09, 2010
It may be the off-season, but these NL East rivals never sleep.

2011 Top 10 prospects: Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers

December 02, 2010
The farm systems for Seattle and Texas battle it out.

2011 Top 10 Prospects: Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics

November 18, 2010


2011 Top 10 Prospects: Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins

November 11, 2010
Cleveland and Minnesota are small-market rivals who are always competing on multiple fronts.

2011 Top 10 Prospects: Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers

November 04, 2010
While Chicago and Detroit have suspect farm systems, this rivalry runs deep.

2011 Top 10 Prospects: Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals

October 28, 2010
Toronto'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 Orioles

October 21, 2010
Tampa 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 Sox

October 14, 2010
Tis 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 list

October 07, 2010
A quick rundown of the 27 players graduating from the Top 100 list.

10 prospects who haven’t received enough love

September 30, 2010
Read up on 10 prospects who haven't received enough attention from me but clearly deserve it.

Top 100 update: trending prospects

September 23, 2010
Matt reassesses the rankings once again.

Average and prime year projections part 4

September 16, 2010
The final installment of prospect average and prime year projections

Average and prime year projections part 3

September 09, 2010
Fifteen new or updated statistical projections for some of the best young players in baseball.

Average and prime year projections, part 2

September 02, 2010
In 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 projections

August 26, 2010
The top 15 projection-eligible prospects.

Top 100 prospects in baseball

August 19, 2010
A massive top-100 prospect update is here!

The candidates for minor league MVP

August 12, 2010
Eleven candidates have left their stamp on the 2010 minor league season.

My dynasty rankings: The top players under age 25

August 05, 2010
Ranking the best players in baseball under age 25.

Trending Prospects: Seven up and seven down

July 29, 2010
Seven 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 half

July 22, 2010
The rookie pitchers to watch and those to skip in the second half.

Rookie Report: Fantasizing over the hitters of the second half

July 15, 2010
Rookie hitters could play their part in winning your league.

The starters for my minor league all-disappointment team

July 01, 2010
The minor leagues are full of hopes and dreams, which are dashed far too often.

The starters for my minor league all-star team

June 24, 2010
Bringing every level of the minor leagues together to honor the season's best.

Theoretically throwing the 2010 draft class into the top-100 mix

June 17, 2010
Where will the best prospects from the 2010 draft class factor into my top-100 list?

June 10: Pitching prospect thoughts

June 10, 2010
The latest thoughts on 10 top-100 pitching prospects.

June 3 prospect thoughts

June 03, 2010
Another top 100 update has arrived, along with another batch of prospect notes.

2010 MLB Draft big board

May 27, 2010
Presenting you with the draft's 40 best prospects, including breakdowns for the top dirty dozen.

Early-season risers and fallers: Top 100 prospect update

May 20, 2010
A massive update to the top 100 list has arrived.

May 13: More thoughts on some of the best prospects in baseball

May 13, 2010
Breaking down the latest from 10 of baseball's best prospects.

May 6: Thoughts on some of the best prospects in baseball

May 06, 2010
Early-season impressions are being formed about 10 of the game's best prospects.

The latest thoughts on the best prospects in baseball

April 29, 2010
The season is young, but data have arrived on the best young players in the game.

Thoughts and projections on a third tier of pitching prospects

April 22, 2010
Breaking down 15 preseason Top 100 pitchers

2010 thoughts and projections: The second tier of pitching prospects

April 15, 2010
Breaking down another set of 15 pitching prospects.

Baseball’s top 15 pitching prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projections

April 08, 2010
Breaking 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 projections

April 01, 2010
Breaking down the latest thoughts on the top eight catching prospects in baseball.

Baseball’s top middle infield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projections

March 25, 2010
Get the latest thoughts on the game's top middle infield prospects.

Baseball’s top corner infield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projections

March 18, 2010
Breaking down the latest thoughts on the game's top 15 corner infield prospects.

Baseball’s top outfield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projections

March 11, 2010
Breaking down the latest thoughts on the game's top 16 outfield prospects.

Top 200 MLB prospects for 2010

March 04, 2010
I 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, 2010
It's time to pinpoint the fantasy rookies and sleepers to watch.

The compilation: MLB team-by-team top-10 prospects

February 18, 2010
From Tampa Bay to Philadelphia, Matt Hagen ranks baseball's farm systems.

Top 10 prospects for 2010: Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres

February 11, 2010
Christian 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 Giants

February 04, 2010
Andrew 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 Diamondbacks

January 28, 2010
Jordan 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 Pirates

January 21, 2010
Yonder 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 Cardinals

January 14, 2010
Starlin 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 Brewers

January 07, 2010
Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals take on Alcides Escobar and the Milwaukee Brewers for prospect supremacy.

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