# of Players “Homegrown” - originally drafted or amateur free agent signings
Royals - 16
Cardinals - 14
Guardians - 13
Reds & Rockies - 12
Phillies, White Sox, Astros, Angels & Twins - 11
Tigers & Dodgers - 10
The 18 other clubs have 9 or less - Rangers, Padres & Marlins have the least with 3 each
# of Players signed as Pro Free Agents
Cubs - 15
Giants - 14
Nationals - 13
Braves & Mets - 11
Red Sox, Rockies, Angels & Rangers - 9
The 21 other clubs have 9 or less - Phillies have 9 - the Guardians have the least - 2
# of Players acquired by trade
Rays - 18
Mariners - 17
Padres & Marlins - 16
Yankees & Rangers - 15
A’s & Pirates - 13
Brewers - 12
Guardians & Blue Jays - 11
The 19 other clubs have 9 or less - Phillies have 8 - the Cubs, Rockies, Angels & Giants have the least - 4 each
# of Players acquired by waivers or Rule 5
Orioles - 8
Red Sox - 5
Diamondbacks - 4
Angels, Tigers & Pirates - 3
Twins, Nationals, Rockies & A’s - 2
The 20 other clubs have 1 or less - 12 teams have none including the Phillies
It’s only data but perhaps of interest 😎
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
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