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the minor leagues' prom night, where tomorrow's stars audition before anyone knows their name.
means an annual showcase game of top minor league baseball prospects, played during all-star week to spotlight players not yet in the majors.
from launched by mlb in 1999 as a companion event to the all-star game, giving scouts, fans, and networks a curated look at the sport's pipeline before it hits the big leagues.
first played1999, boston, alongside all-star week
format shiftshas flipped between usa vs world and single squads
alumni ratemost participants reach the majors within years
broadcast roleoften first national tv look at future stars
for instance
vladimir guerrero jr — played futures game 2015 before mlb debut 2019
ronald acuna jr — futures 2017 roster, rookie of year 2018
juan soto — futures 2018, mlb debut same season