What to expect at the Futures Skills Showcase

Former MLB slugger Nick Swisher walks through the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase!

Samuel Basallo, C (BAL)

The Orioles' No. 2 prospect leads the Double-A Bowie Baysox in hits with 77 in 2024

Roman Anthony, CF (BOS)

Boston's No. 2 prospect has clubbed 10 HRs so far in Double-A Portland

Round 1: Hit It Here

Hitters have 8 swings to earn points based on each target's value. Obstacles will be added to the field representing fielders to make it difficult, and hitters earn various points for reaching the outfield on the fly or bounce

Moises Ballesteros, 1B (CHC)

The Cubs' No. 5 overall prospect, the first baseman is hitting .300/.365/.475 through 73 games this year

Brady House, 3B (WSH)

The former first-round pick and Nationals' No. 3 prospect was recently promoted to Triple-A Rochester, and owns a career .280/.347/.452 line in the Minors

Round 2: Call Your Shot

It's all about bat control! Hitters will choose which part of the field they will hit their shot, and if successful, can move on to the next two

Sebastian Walcott, SS (TEX)

At only 18 years old, Texas' No. 1 prospect has worked his way up to High-A ball in just one year

Tre' Morgan, 1B (TB)

Tampa Bay's No. 13 prospect is having a monster year so far -- he's hitting .359/.438/.507 between two teams

Round 3: Swing for the Fences

Time to go on a power trip! Hitters have 8 swings to club as many HRs as possible, earning points to the pull and center, and DOUBLE points for going oppo. If a player hits consecutive HRs, they will earn bonus points

Cam Collier, 3B (CIN)

Collier, the Reds' No. 3 prospect, is tied for third-most HRs in the Midwest League with 13

Termarr Johnson, 2B (PIT)

Through 79 games, Pittsburgh's No. 2 prospect leads the South Atlantic League in runs scored with 60