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Jake Oliver

Jake Oliver

Joined: Aug 2, 2023

Jake Oliver is a Baseball Reporter for Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI. His passion is statistics along with all things MLB. Jake used to be the site expert for Venom Strikes. Be sure to follow him for Diamondbacks updates, Dbacks breaking news, Star Wars love, and more on Twitter @DarthDbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen during spring training workouts at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick near Scottsdale on Feb. 20, 2024.
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D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 20 Jack Hurley

The outfielder completed his first full professional season healthy and with good results to set up the stage for the future

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The Amarillo Sod Poodles host the Arkansas Travelers in in a Texas League Championship game, Tuesday night, September 26, 2023, at Hodgetown, in Amarillo, Texas. The Arkansas Travelers won 6-5.
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D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 21 Spencer Giesting

The left-handed starter had a standout season as he made his name appear on the top prospect lists with his play

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Indiana's Connor Foley (14) pitches during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No.22 Connor Foley

The flame throwing right-hander has the potential to be a viable starter in MLB but begins the trek next year after getting drafted this year

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Jul 29, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) looks on in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

The left fielder had another strong offensive year but made his mark in the field as a Gold Glove finalist

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Aug 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk (15) reacts as he warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Randal Grichuk

The platoon DH and 4th outfielder had a career year at the plate as he crushed left-handed pitching

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Sep 24, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (32) throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Brandon Pfaadt

The young right-hander was the sturdy bulwark of the rotation as he pitched deep into games and made every start

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Kyle Amendt throws in the bullpen during the Arizona Fall League media day at Scottsdale Stadium on Oct. 4, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 25 Kyle Amendt

The breakout reliever is on a fast track to the Majors after reaching Triple-A in his first year in professional baseball

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Clemson junior Caden Grice (31) pitches to University of North Carolina during the top of the first inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Saturday, May 20, 2023.
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D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 26 Caden Grice

Grice showed plenty of potential as a starting pitcher before injury wiped out his season

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May 29, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Justin Martinez (63) delivers a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Justin Martinez

The flame throwing rookie reliever showcased his potential and how he could be the closer of the future for Arizona

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Sep 3, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher A.J. Puk (33) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: A.J. Puk

The tall left-hander surpassed expectations in his few months with the D-backs following his trade to the desert

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Scouts using radar guns to clock pitch velocity
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D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 28 Yordin Chalas

The young flamethrower excelled in his first full professional season and climbed a level while showcasing electric potential

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Amarillo Sod Poodles A.J. Vukovich (19) rounds 3rd base in a Texas League Championship game against the Arkansas Travelers, Wednesday night, September 27, 2023, at Hodgetown, in Amarillo, Texas. The Amarillo Sod Poodles won 9-1.
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D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 31 A.J. Vukovich

The outfielder reached Triple-A in a big 2024 season that sees the 23-year-old just one step away from the Majors

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