Prospects of the Week: April 15 – April 21

During the Minor League Baseball season we pick the hitting and pitching prospects from each level (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A, and Single-A) who, in our opinion, had the best week. This week Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame) awards the Prospects of the Week hitters and pitchers for each level, while also presenting other names at each level that are just as deserving of POTW honors. Feel free to reply in the comments with any player who deserves to be mentioned that may not have made the cut.

Any issues with this week’s POTW? Did we miss anyone deserving? Hit us up and set us straight! As always, tweet us @Prospects1500 when you see a great performance that warrants consideration for Prospect of the Week. Enjoy, and make sure you’re keeping an eye out for these prospects in your dynasty leagues.

Triple-A

HITTER: Orelvis Martinez, 2B (Blue Jays #2)
Buffalo Bisons (6 G, .357/.419/.929, 10 H, 2B, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 8 R, 3 BB)

It looks like we entered the part of the script where Orelvis Martinez is breaking my plots in AAA

In the past week, Martinez smashed 6 HR in 7 GP and now owns a 14.5 Barrel% and 0.400 xwOBA in AAA. pic.twitter.com/3UYJ6zuuLT

— Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) April 22, 2024

Honorable Mentions:
Kyle Manzardo, 1B (Guardians #1)
Columbus Clippers (6 G, .400/.483/.880, 10 H, 3 2B, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 4 BB)
Johnathan Rodriguez, OF (Guardians #27)
Columbus Clippers (6 G, .370/.414/.778, 10 H, 2 2B, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 2 BB, SB)
Hunter Goodman, C/1B/OF (Rockies #8)
Albuquerque Isotopes (6 G, .269/.321/.885, 7 H, 2B, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 8 R, 2 BB)

PITCHER: Sem Robberse, RHP (Cardinals #10)
Memphis Redbirds (1 GS, 8 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K)
International League Pitcher of the Week!

RHP Sem Robberse (AAA) pitched 8.0 innings, allowing 1 H, 0 ER, while fanning 9 to move to 3-0 on the year.

The 22-year-old currently ranks among the league leaders in wins (1st), ERA (2nd, 1.59) & SO (T4th, 23).

Today’s #STLCards Minor League Report: https://t.co/y01rILwk9A pic.twitter.com/GsfQY8CfXN

— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) April 20, 2024

Honorable Mention:
Paul Skenes, RHP (Pirates #1)
Indianapolis Indians (1 GS, 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K)

Double-A

HITTER: Ben Rice, C (Yankees #10)
Somerset Patriots (6 G, .375/.423/.917, 9 H, 2B, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, BB, HBP)

Ben Rice’s 4 consecutive games with a home run are our @tacopslt Power Shots of the Week. pic.twitter.com/qXloUAnqkL

— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) April 22, 2024

Honorable Mention:
Matthew Lugo, OF (Red Sox #37)
Portland Sea Dogs (5 G, .438/.571/.938, 7 H, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 10 RBI, 3 R, 5 BB)
Eastern League Hitter of the Week!

PITCHER: Mason Adams, RHP (White Sox #24)
Birmingham Barons (2 GS, 11 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 17 K)

Mason Adams with 7K’s through 4IP today in G2 of their DH. #Barons #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/bY2a6knYYh

— FutureSox (@FutureSox) April 21, 2024

Honorable Mentions:
Aaron Brown, RHP (Astros NR)
Corpus Christi Hooks (1 GS, 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K)
Texas League Pitcher of the Week!
Trystan Vrieling, RHP (Yankees #41)
Somerset Patriots (1 GS, 7.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K)
Eastern League Pitcher of the Week!
Caden Dana, RHP (Angels #3)
Rocket City Trash Pandas (2 GS, 13.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 12 K)

High-A

HITTER: Gregory Barrios, (Brewers NR)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (5 G, .722/.762/1.056, 13 H, 6 2B, 8 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB, SB)

🏆 Gregory Barrios named Midwest League Player of the Week after strong performances on both sides of the ball

Last week Barrios posted a .762 OBP / 1.056 SLG / 1.818 OPS with 6 2Bs (‼️), 2 BBs to just 1 K, a stolen base, with some stellar defense at shortstop#ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/gFOMPywmDs

— Brewers Player Development (@BrewersPD) April 22, 2024

Honorable Mention:
Luke Gold, 1B/3B (Tigers #32)
West Michigan Whitecaps (5 G, .591/.625/1.136, 13 H, 3 2B, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 11 R, 2 BB, 2 SB)

PITCHER: Winston Santos, RHP (Rangers #32)
Hickory Crawdads (1 GS, 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 12 K)
South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week!

5 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 12 Ks for Winston Santos last night in the @HickoryCrawdads win. 👀

Santos has a 0.57 ERA in his first 3 starts across 15.2 IP with 24 K to start the year. pic.twitter.com/RgXs2g4RS0

— Rangers Player Development (@TEXPlayerDev) April 20, 2024

Honorable Mention:
Dylan Cumming, RHP (Giants NR)
Eugene Emeralds (2 GS, 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K)
Northwest League Pitcher of the Week!

Single-A

HITTER: Phillip Glasser, 2B/3B/SS (Nationals NR)
Fredericksburg Nationals (4 G, .500/.579/.813, 8 H, 2 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 3 BB, 6 SB)
Carolina League Hitter of the Week!

Phillip Glasser was drafted last year by the #Nats and this week he put together a game of 4 hits, 3 stolen bases, and 4 RBIs for @FXBGNats to place him as only the 4th Minor Leaguer since 2005 to do that in a game.

(📸by @ahphotoss for TalkNats) pic.twitter.com/GCqPftcVyW

— Talk Nats (@TalkNats) April 19, 2024

Honorable Mention:
Jacob Sharp, C (Mariners NR)
Modesto Nuts (3 G, .600/.615/1.600, 6 H, 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB, SF)

PITCHER: Jose Rodriguez, RHP (Dodgers NR)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (2 G, 9.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 19 K)

Dodger prospect Jose Rodriguez led all of baseball in whiffs today, racking up a whopping 27 in his fantastic outing for Rancho. The line:

4.2 IP
2 hits
0 runs
2 BBs
11 Ks pic.twitter.com/8bKDfyG77b

— Josh Thomas (@jokeylocomotive) April 22, 2024

Honorable Mentions:
Trey Gibson, RHP (Orioles NR)
Delmarva Shorebirds (1 GS, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K)
Carolina League Pitcher of the Week!
James Hicks, RHP (Astros NR)
Fayetteville Woodpeckers (2 G, 1 GS, 9 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 12 K)