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Youth movement: Why top MLB prospects are making an instant impact

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Outfielder Corbin Carroll signed an eight-year, $111 million contract extension with the Diamondbacks at age 22, highlighting a recent MLB trend of elevating and rewarding top young prospects. (File photo by Shay Moloney/Cronkite News) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cronkitenews.azpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Corbin-Carroll.png?fit=780%2C584&ssl=1" /> PHOENIX – Advanced analytics have led to heightened player development with top prospects getting multi-year contract extensions earlier than ever. Former players explain how and why things have changed since they played while offering perspective on MLB’s future. The post Youth movement: Why top MLB prospects are making an instant impact appeared first on Cronkite News .

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