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Story summary
- Major League Baseball is seeing a rapid rise in elite shortstop prospects due to changes in player development.
- Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt have jumped from A-ball to Opening Day rosters, illustrating the trend.
- Advanced metrics and streamlined minor leagues enable teams to identify and promote players more quickly.
- This acceleration raises turnover among early-struggling prospects and lowers the average age in U.S. minor leagues.
