Brandon Kruse

The final First Impressions column of 2022 takes a second look at several rookies, including Jeremy Peña, Reid Detmers, Hunter Greene, Jose Miranda, and Michael Harris.
Sep 18 2022 12:06am
Edward Cabrera has been pitching like a budding ace, but his skills indicate he still has work to do to get there. Plus, early analysis of Vaughn Grissom, Bubba Thompson, Bailey Falter, and David Villar.
Sep 11 2022 12:06am
An August hot streak has made Rodolfo Castro more intriguing, but the question remains whether he can build on these skills. Plus, early analysis of Joey Meneses, T.J. Friedl, Michael Massey, and Bryan Baker.
Sep 4 2022 12:05am
Elehuris Montero has hit 4 HR in August, and growth in his power skills suggests he could be solid contributor down the stretch. Plus, early analysis of J.J. Bleday, J.P. Sears, Nick Pratto, and Ryan Feltner.
Aug 28 2022 12:05am
Roansy Contreras has been struggling this season, but there are some encouraging signs in his sub-indicators. Plus, early analysis of Bryan Abreu, Josh Smith, Nelson Velázquez, and Gilberto Celestino.
Aug 21 2022 12:05am
Nick Lodolo's skills have been better than his results, but there are also some signs that he hasn't been the same since his back injury. Plus, early analysis of Darick Hall, Oscar Gonzalez, Mitch White, and Penn Murfee.
Aug 14 2022 12:05am
Vinnie Pasquantino's MLB debut has been unimpressive so far, but his skills suggest that could change at any time. Plus, early analysis of Ezequiel Duran, Scott Effross, Nick Fortes, and Yerry De Los Santos.
Aug 7 2022 12:06am
Former first round pick Braxton Garrett is suddenly putting together some impressive skills at the major-league level. Plus, early analysis of A.J. Puk, Matt Vierling, Jake McCarthy, and Kutter Crawford.
Jul 31 2022 12:06am
Oneil Cruz hasn't yet lived up to his lofty expectations, and some concerns in his skills suggest continued patience will be a must. Plus, early analysis of Riley Greene, Domingo Acevedo, Kyle Isbel, and Alfonso Rivas.
Jul 24 2022 12:05am
C.J. Abrams's MLB debut has provided flashes of his immense potential, but his overall results and skills indicate there's still work to do. Plus, early analysis of Josh Lowe, Brock Burke, Diego Castillo, and Graham Ashcraft.
Jul 17 2022 12:05am
On the heels of an improved performance in June, Adley Rutschman looks ready to start delivering on some of his immense potential. Plus, early analysis of Isaac Paredes, Michael Harris II, Andre Pallante, and Rony García.
Jul 3 2022 12:06am
The final First Impressions column of 2022 takes a second look at several rookies, including Jeremy Peña, Reid Detmers, Hunter Greene, Jose Miranda, and Michael Harris.
Sep 18 2022 12:06am
Edward Cabrera has been pitching like a budding ace, but his skills indicate he still has work to do to get there. Plus, early analysis of Vaughn Grissom, Bubba Thompson, Bailey Falter, and David Villar.
Sep 11 2022 12:06am
An August hot streak has made Rodolfo Castro more intriguing, but the question remains whether he can build on these skills. Plus, early analysis of Joey Meneses, T.J. Friedl, Michael Massey, and Bryan Baker.
Sep 4 2022 12:05am
Elehuris Montero has hit 4 HR in August, and growth in his power skills suggests he could be solid contributor down the stretch. Plus, early analysis of J.J. Bleday, J.P. Sears, Nick Pratto, and Ryan Feltner.
Aug 28 2022 12:05am
Roansy Contreras has been struggling this season, but there are some encouraging signs in his sub-indicators. Plus, early analysis of Bryan Abreu, Josh Smith, Nelson Velázquez, and Gilberto Celestino.
Aug 21 2022 12:05am
Nick Lodolo's skills have been better than his results, but there are also some signs that he hasn't been the same since his back injury. Plus, early analysis of Darick Hall, Oscar Gonzalez, Mitch White, and Penn Murfee.
Aug 14 2022 12:05am
Vinnie Pasquantino's MLB debut has been unimpressive so far, but his skills suggest that could change at any time. Plus, early analysis of Ezequiel Duran, Scott Effross, Nick Fortes, and Yerry De Los Santos.
Aug 7 2022 12:06am
Former first round pick Braxton Garrett is suddenly putting together some impressive skills at the major-league level. Plus, early analysis of A.J. Puk, Matt Vierling, Jake McCarthy, and Kutter Crawford.
Jul 31 2022 12:06am
Oneil Cruz hasn't yet lived up to his lofty expectations, and some concerns in his skills suggest continued patience will be a must. Plus, early analysis of Riley Greene, Domingo Acevedo, Kyle Isbel, and Alfonso Rivas.
Jul 24 2022 12:05am
C.J. Abrams's MLB debut has provided flashes of his immense potential, but his overall results and skills indicate there's still work to do. Plus, early analysis of Josh Lowe, Brock Burke, Diego Castillo, and Graham Ashcraft.
Jul 17 2022 12:05am
On the heels of an improved performance in June, Adley Rutschman looks ready to start delivering on some of his immense potential. Plus, early analysis of Isaac Paredes, Michael Harris II, Andre Pallante, and Rony García.
Jul 3 2022 12:06am

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