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‘Our future looks very bright’: Josh Barfield has high hopes for D-backs farm system

The Arizona Diamondbacks have quickly built one of the best farm systems in baseball.

With the help of international signings, trades and draft picks, Arizona has filled its system with tantalizing young talent over the past two seasons. Arizona's prospects could present themselves in the major leagues by next season and beyond.

Former big league second baseman Josh Barfield took over as the Diamondbacks’ farm director in 2019, and the system has only increased its depth and potential since.

“Our future looks very bright,” he said. “There’s a lot of interesting prospects and a lot of high-end talent.