Jami Leabow

Jami Leabow

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Jami Leabow is the managing editor of Minor League Baseball on SI. Her love for the game began when her parents bought season tickets to the then-California Angels.

Fort Myers Mighty Mussels outfielder Walker Jenkins (27) catches a ball from the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Tarpons at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla., on June 28, 2024.

St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter JJ Wetherholt (87) prepares for batting practice before a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on Feb. 25, 2025, in Dunedin, Fla.

Salem outfielder Natanael Yuten (22) loses his hat as he runs for the ball during the 19th annual Military Appreciation game at SRP Park in North Augusta, S.C., on July 12, 2025.

A baseball cap and glove sit on the Toronto Blue Jays dugout steps as they host the Seattle Mariners in their home opener at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 8, 2024.

A batboy delivering baseballs to a home-plate umpire recently was ejected from a minor league game.

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Minor league umpire Richy Arredondo didn’t take any grief from anyone on the field when the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits hosted the Great Lakes Loons. Not e

General view of a San Francisco Giants cap and glove during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver in September 2003.

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Joel Peguero, most recently of the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, got the nod exactly 10 years after signing a pro contract.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Carson Williams (80) looks on before the game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., on March 6.

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Carson Williams was a first-round draft pick by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter (76) walks onto the field before the start of a spring training workout at Carpenter Complex Mandatory in Clearwater. Fla., on Feb. 12, 2025.

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He was on the fast track before losing two seasons to Tommy John surgery.

American League infielder Kevin McGonigle (21) rounds the bases during the second inning of the MLB Futures Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 12, 2025.

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The shortstop accomplished something rarely seen at Erie SeaWolves' stadium.

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jesus Made runs off the field during the spring breakout game on March 17, 2025.

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Will the two follow the footsteps of future Baseball Hall of Fame member Robin Yount, who joined the Brewers as a teen?

Casey Candaele was a coach in the Seattle Mariners organization before joining the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

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Casey Candaele's name is etched in the record books of the Buffalo Bisons.

Athletics glove and hat on the field before the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 22, 2025.

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Not yet 19, Leo De Vries reportedly is moving up a rung in the minors.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers (94) poses for photo during media day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., on Feb. 19. 2025.

The outfielder was a first-round draft pick in 2022 out of college at Cal.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Bob Seymour poses for a photo during media day in Port Charlotte, Fla., on Feb. 17, 2025.

After five years in the minor leagues, a lefty slugger is poised for his Tampa Bay debut.

National League pitcher Chris Sale (51) of the Atlanta Braves during workouts before the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14, 2025.

The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner made a rehab start at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle practices during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla., on Feb. 20, 2025.

If the prospects play up to their rankings, the Tigers should be set for years to come.