Smith Brickner
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Smith Brickner is a prospect writer and scout for Pinstripe Alley. He also writes about young talent all around the game at Baseball Prospectus and previously interned in the Braves' front office. He believes in Spencer Jones.
Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes
I’m afraid it’s time to say goodbye.
Final Arizona Fall League takeaways
Caleb Durbin is a true option at second for the 2025 Yankees, Carlos Lagrange has some problems, and more.
Appreciating AFL standout Caleb Durbin
How an overall Arizona Fall League check-in naturally turned into a Caleb Durbin appreciation post.
Arizona Fall League Update: Week 3
It’s a Home Run Durbin!
Will Volpe’s postseason translate into 2025 success?
It’s been mostly bad at the plate in 2024 for Anthony Volpe, but he’s showing signs of life when it matters most. Is it sticky beyond October and November?
Arizona Fall League Update: Week 2
Welcome to the Wild West.
Arizona Fall League Update: Week 1
The unlikeliest of performers steals the spotlight out in the desert.
PSA’s 2024 Minor League Pitcher of the Year: Zach Messinger
While not a major breakout, Messinger was the most stable force among all Yankees farmhands.
PSA’s 2024 Minor League Hitter of the Year: Rafael Flores
From undrafted signee to legitimate prospect: how we got here.
Yankees’ notable Rule 5 Draft-eligible prospects
Assessing prospects who the Yankees have to decide on this offseason.