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Last week, MLB Pipeline covered the best pure-hitting prospect in each system, noting that it’s almost impossible to be a Major League regular if you can’t hit. Do you know what’s another way to put yourself over the top? Hit the ball hard.

Power can make a .250 hitter into a star or, in some cases, keep him in the game on the strength of that tool alone. With more emphasis on swinging with intent, having players who can make loud contact has as much value as ever, and that’s reflected here.

These are the top power-hitting prospects from each of the 30 farm systems, 18 of whom are Top 100 prospects — and topped by the only 70-grade slugger on that list.

Anthony Volpe, the Yankees’ No. 1 prospect,  showcased the form that projects to drive the ball with power to all fields.

The National League West just went through the biggest transition seen in this division in nearly a decade. Now there is a sense that first place could be had — and not just by the two teams in Southern California.

The Hall of Fame catcher — who’s managing in the World Baseball Classic — brought several American players on his squad to Italy to get to know some of the best Italian-born players.

It was almost exactly a decade ago that the Mets third baseman earned his “Captain America” nickname, a moniker he appreciated but that his humility never fully allowed him to embrace.

Shairon Martis, who pitched the only World Baseball Classic no-hitter to date, will suit up once again for Team Netherlands, just as he has in all but one of the previous installments of the event.

MLB Network visits the defending NL champions and an NL Central contender, with the latest news, player interviews and more throughout the day.

The Nationals face the Mets at 1 p.m. ET, then the Cubs take on the Padres at 8:30.

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