Bleacher Report · Jan 29, 2019
Ranking All 30 MLB Teams on Homegrown Talent Entering 2019
All 30 MLB teams put different emphases on building from within and cultivating homegrown talent.
A lot of that has to do with payroll.
Small-market teams are inevitably forced to rely heavily on cost-controlled, young assets, while big-market clubs can afford to trade prospects when opportunities arise and then plug holes with free-agent signings.
Still, homegrown talent is a necessity for even the most free-spending teams if they hope to win a title.
With that in mind, what follows is a look at all 30 MLB franchises ranked from worst to first on homegrown talent ahead of the 2019 season.
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