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The Marlins are better suited to contend moving forward than at any other point in recent memory. Much of that optimism stems from ownership and front office changes, but more specifically, the elite farm system that new leadership has been able to construct in such a short period.
At Fish Stripes, we feel responsible for getting fans better acquainted with these young players. Not every individual will reach their respective ceiling, but those who do may wind up among the most significant figures in franchise history. We are bringing you their stories—goals and struggles between the lines, hobbies and personalities off the field—directly from the source.
Primarily through the Fish Stripes podcast, we conducted dozens of exclusive interviews with Marlins prospects during the 2019 season, including three who have since claimed significant roles with the big league team. Check them out below (listed in chronological order).
Conversations hosted by Ethan Budowsky (@ethanbudowsky on Twitter), Danny Martinez (@DannyM_MIA), Erik Oas (@erik_oas), Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty) and Ely Sussman (@RealEly).
Garrett Cooper (FishStripes.com)
Josh Roberson (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Jerar Encarnación (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
- Led all Marlins prospects in games, plate appearances and hits during 2019 season
Will Stewart (Earning Their Stripes)
- Acquired by Marlins in J.T. Realmuto trade
Will Banfield (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Monte Harrison (Earning Their Stripes)
- Acquired by Marlins in Christian Yelich trade
- Selected to 2019 All-Star Futures Game
Monte Harrison: "Celebrations are more a part of the game. I think people like that type of excitement...You should be able to do it and nobody really gets hurt by it.” #LetTheKidsPlay
— Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) April 30, 2019
FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/tpxZofychr pic.twitter.com/Z0fGh4th54
Chris Vallimont (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
- Traded to Minnesota Twins on July 27, 2019
Connor Scott (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Trevor Rogers (Earning Their Stripes)
- Led all Marlins prospects in strikeouts during 2019 season
Sean Reynolds (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Thomas Jones (Earning Their Stripes)
Jordan Yamamoto (Earning Their Stripes)
- Acquired by Marlins in Yelich trade
- Made major league debut with Marlins on June 12, 2019
"I'm here to help them and guide them."
— Ely Sussman (@RealEly) May 25, 2019
Coming up on the @fishstripes pod, RHP Jordan Yamamoto wants fellow Marlins pitching prospects to succeed, welcoming the competition and offering his own advice to guys at the lower minor league levels. pic.twitter.com/h2RL3XjChS
Tanner Andrews (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Alex Vesia (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Isan Díaz (Earning Their Stripes)
- Acquired by Marlins in Yelich trade
- Selected to 2019 All-Star Futures Game
- Made major league debut with Marlins on August 5, 2019
Bubba Hollins (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Tyler Mitzel (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Jake Walters (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Peyton Burdick (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
"Playing three sports was the best thing I could have ever done growing up."
— Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) July 16, 2019
Marlins 3rd-rounder Peyton Burdick is already crushing it in pro ball (.903 OPS), but he says a multi-sport background was huge for his development.
Full interview goes up on the pod feed tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/0bL1CQCInO
J.D. Osborne (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Tyler Kolek (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Cody Poteet (Earning Their Stripes)
Remey Reed (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Kameron Misner (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Evan Edwards (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Davis Bradshaw (A-Ball with Erik Oas)
Nick Neidert (Earning Their Stripes)
- Acquired by Marlins in Dee Gordon trade