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MLB front office selections best farm systems

MLB front office selections best farm systems

In the first three parts of the 2023 MLB Pipeline Poll, executives looked at individual players and what the industry as a whole thought of them. In this final part of the series, we’ll switch our focus to farm systems as a whole.

This last set of questions gives us some insight as to which systems front offices have the most respect for, which ones might be toughest to deal with and which ones do the best job in accruing and developing talent.

Which team has the best farm system in baseball?

50% — Orioles
21% — Dodgers
9% — Cardinals
6% — D-backs
Also received votes:
Cubs, Guardians, Rays, Reds, Yankees

The Orioles have ranked as the top farm system in our last three rankings, and it looks like the industry agrees. Even with Adley Rutschman graduated, the combination of high-end prospects just about ready to impact the big league team and depth in the system has them very well-regarded, with the Dodgers not too far behind.

Which team uses the Draft best?

37% — Dodgers
20% — Orioles
14% — Cardinals
6% — Braves, Reds
Also received votes:
Astros, D-backs, Guardians, Mets, Padres, Rays

The O’s may have won the vote for overall farm system, but the Dodgers got the highest tally for finding talent via the Draft among the 11 teams that received votes. This has been a long-standing strength, dating back to the Clayton Kershaw days, but their current farm system shows they can find talent in various stages of the Draft, from Bobby Miller and Michael Busch (first round) to Ryan Pepiot (third) and Gavin Stone (fifth).

Which team plays the international market better than any other?

21% — Astros, Dodgers
18% — Yankees
6% — Guardians, Nationals, Padres, Reds
Also received votes:
Cardinals, Mariners, Mets, Rays, Rockies, White Sox

The Dodgers have continued to maintain a strong farm system while winning in the big leagues because they’re so good at identifying talent here and abroad. The Astros play the international market well and are exceptional at finding bargains there. Just look at their 2022 World Series roster for proof: Jose Altuve ($15,000 signing bonus), Framber Valdez ($10,000), Luis Garcia ($20,000) and Cristian Javier ($10,000).

Which team has the most underrated farm system?

14% — Cardinals
11% — Astros, Cubs
9% — Reds
6% — Angels, Brewers, Orioles, Yankees
Also received votes:
Braves, D-backs, Dodgers, Giants, Guardians, Marlins, Nationals, Rangers, Rays, Red Sox, Tigers

There were more teams that received votes than didn’t, with 19 systems…

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