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All 30 MLB teams put a different emphasis 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 the opportunity arises and then plug the 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 2018 season.

Note: The 2017 version of these rankings is referenced throughout the following article. That piece can be found here.