''Baseball America'' (BA) is a sports publication company that covers

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at every level, including

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(MLB), with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in

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(MiLB)

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, high school, and international leagues. It is currently published in the form of an editorial and stats

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network, and three annual

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titles. It also regularly produces lists of the top prospects in the sport, and covers aspects of the game from a

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and player development point of view. Industry insiders look to BA for its expertise and insights related to annual and future MLB draft classes. The publication's

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is "The most trusted source in baseball."

History

''Baseball America'' was founded in 1981 and has since grown into a full-service media company. Founder Allan Simpson began writing the magazine from Canada, originally calling it the ''All-America Baseball News''. By 1983, Simpson moved the magazine to

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, after it was purchased by then- Durham Bulls owner Miles Wolff. Simpson left his position at the magazine in 2006. Source Interlink (later and the

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) purchased Baseball America in December 2011 and sold the publication in February 2017. The new Baseball America Enterprises includes Gary Green and Larry Botel of Alliance Baseball, owners of minor league franchises in Omaha, Neb., and Richmond, Va., in partnership with David Geaslen, founder and CEO of 3STEP Sports. Today, ''Baseball America'' is led by president Tom Dondero and Editor in Chief J.J. Cooper. It also uses outsourced correspondents.

Content

''Baseball America'' is published on the web and monthly in print. Every issue features coverage of the majors, minors, baseball's draft,

and

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baseball. Other features include reviews and analysis of prospects as well as tracking the progress of the best players in amateur baseball and the minors. Other annual publications produced by the company include ''Baseball America Almanac'', ''Baseball America Prospect Handbook'' (a ''New York Times'' sports best-seller in March 2016), and the ''Baseball America Directory''. ''Baseball America ''also has an active social media presence o
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YouTube and Instagram, bringing its scouting and player-development point of view to 21st century media platforms.

All-Star Futures Game

''Baseball America'' helps MLB select the players for the All-Star Futures Game.

Major League Baseball awards

Awards include:''Baseball America'' award winners
Includes MAJOR LEAGUES: Player of the Year (1998 to date), Rookie of the Year (1989 to date), Organization of the Year (1982 to date), Executive of the Year (1998 to date), Manager of the Year (1998 to date). MINOR LEAGUES: Player of the Year (1981 to date), Executive of the Year (2002 to date), Manager of the Year (1989 to date), Team of the Year (1993 to date). FREITAS AWARDS (top organizations in Triple A, Double A, Class A, Sort-Season). INDEPENDENT LEAGUES: Player of the Year (1996 to date). COLLEGE: Player of the Year (1981 to date), Coach of the Year (1981 to date), Assistant Coach of the Year (1999 to date), Freshman of the Year (1982 to date), Summer College Player of the Year (1984 to date). HIGH SCHOOL: Player of the Year (1992 to date), Youth Player of the Year (2002 to date), Team of the Year (1992 to date). Retrieved 2016-11-15.

''Baseball America'' Major League Player of the Year

''Baseball America'' Rookie of the Year

''Baseball America'' All-Rookie Team

Note: Each year's team consists of a varying number of pitchers and types of pitchers. * 2007 * 2008 * 2009 (a catcher, 4 infielders, 3 outfielders, one DH, and 5 pitchers) * 2010 (a catcher, 4 infielders, 3 outfielders, one DH, 5 starting pitchers, 2 relief pitchers, and one closer) * 2011 (a catcher, 4 infielders, 3 outfielders, one DH, 5 starting pitchers, 2 relief pitchers, and one closer)

''Baseball America'' Manager of the Year

* – Larry Dierker, Houston * –

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, Boston * – Dusty Baker, San Francisco * – Lou Piniella, Seattle * – Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels * – Jack McKeon, Florida * – Bobby Cox, Atlanta * – Ozzie Guillén, Chicago White Sox * – Jim Leyland, DetroitMajors: Awards: Manager Of The Year
Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2011-04-16. * – Terry Francona, Boston * – Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota * – Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels * – Bobby Cox, Atlanta * –

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, Tampa Bay * – Buck Showalter, Baltimore * – Clint Hurdle, Pittsburgh * – Buck Showalter, Baltimore * –

, Chicago Cubs * – Terry Francona, Cleveland * - A. J. Hinch, Houston

''Baseball America'' Major League Executive of the Year

* – Dave Dombrowski, Detroit Tigers * – Jack Zduriencik, Milwaukee Brewers * – Theo Epstein, Boston Red Sox * – Dan O'Dowd, Colorado Rockies * – Jon Daniels, Texas Rangers * – Doug Melvin, Milwaukee Brewers * – Brian Sabean, San Francisco Giants * –

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, Oakland Athletics * – Dan Duquette, Baltimore Orioles * – Sandy Alderson, New York Mets * – Chris Antonetti, Cleveland Indians * – Brian Cashman, New York Yankees * – Dave Dombrowski, Boston Red Sox * – Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals * – Andrew Friedman, Los Angeles Dodgers * – Farhan Zaidi, San Francisco Giants :''Source''

''Baseball America'' Organization of the Year

The "Organization of the Year" award was first presented in 1982.Organization of the Year Award
Baseball-Almanac. Retrieved 2011-08-18. * –

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New York Mets The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National ...

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* – Texas Rangers * – Montreal Expos * –

Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League Eas ...

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Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. Since , the team ...

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Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Since 1989, the team has p ...

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Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The team ...

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Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. One of the AL's eight chart ...

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New York Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Am ...

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Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The club plays its ...

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Houston Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West Division. They are one of two major leag ...

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Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The team is named afte ...

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Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Div ...

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Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...

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San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco. The Giants compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Div ...

* – St. Louis Cardinals * – Cincinnati Reds * – St. Louis Cardinals * – Kansas City Royals * –

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Other awards

* ''Baseball America'' Major League Coach of the Year * ''Baseball America'' Roland Hemond Award * ''Baseball America'' Lifetime Achievement Award

Minor League Baseball awards

Awards include: * ''Baseball America'' Minor League Player of the Year Award * ''Baseball America'' Independent Leagues Player of the Year * ''Baseball America'' Minor League All-Star Team (First team and Second team) *''Baseball America'' Triple-A Classification All-Star Team *''Baseball America'' Double-A Classification All-Star Team *''Baseball America'' High Class A Classification All-Star Team *''Baseball America'' Low Class A Classification All-Star Team *''Baseball America'' Rookie-Level Classification All-Star Team *''Baseball America'' Dominican Summer League Classification All-Star Team *''Baseball America'' Short-Season Classification All-Star Team * ''Baseball America'' Minor League Manager of the Year * ''Baseball America'' Minor League Team of the Year * ''Baseball America'' Minor League Executive of the Year * ''Baseball America'' Bob Freitas Awards (for outstanding minor-league operations at Triple-A, Double-A, Class A, and short-season) (first awarded in 1989) * ''Baseball America'' Independent Organization of the Year (first awarded in 2006)

College baseball awards

Awards include: * Baseball America College Player of the Year Award *''Baseball America'' All-America Teams *''Baseball America'' Freshman of The Year *''Baseball America'' Freshman All-America Team *''Baseball America'' Summer College Player of the Year * Baseball America College Coach of the Year *''Baseball America'' Assistant Coach of the Year In addition to these awards, ''Baseball America'' releases rankings of the top 25 teams in the nation, as voted by its staff. A preseason poll is compiled, in addition to a weekly poll during the season.

High school baseball awards

Awards include: * ''Baseball America'' High School Player of the Year Award *''Baseball America'' High School Team of the Year *''Baseball America'' High School All-America Teams *''Baseball America'' Youth Player of the Year *''Baseball America'' Youth Coach of the YearHigh School: Awards: Youth Coach Of The Year
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