During the Minor League Baseball season we pick the hitting and pitching prospects from each level (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A, Single-A and Rookie Complex League) 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: Drew Romo, C (Rockies #10)
Albuquerque Isotopes (5 G, .556/.500/.889, 10 H, 3 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB)
Honorable Mentions:
Rece Hinds, OF (Reds #12)
Louisville Bats (5 G, .409/.458/.727, 9 H, 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB, SB)
Devin Mann, 1B/2B (Royals #36)
Omaha Storm Chasers (5 G, .467/.579/.867, 7 H, 3 2B, HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 4 BB
International League Hitter of the Week!
PITCHER: Chayce McDermott, RHP (Orioles #11)
Norfolk Tides (1 GS, 6.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 11 K)
International League Pitcher of the Week!
Honorable Mentions:
Davis Daniel, RHP (Angels #33)
Salt Lake Bees (1 GS, 8.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K)
Jackson Wolf, LHP (Padres NR)
El Paso Chihuahuas (2 GS, 11 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 13 K)
Double-A
HITTER: Robert Hassell III, OF (Nationals #9)
Harrisburg Senators (6 G, .500/.520/.792, 12 H, 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, BB, 3 SB)
Eastern League Hitter of the Week!
Honorable Mentions:
Carlos Rodriguez, OF (Brewers #37)
Biloxi Shuckers (5 G, .632/.650/.790, 12 H, 2B, 3B, 6 RBI, 4 R, BB)
Southern League Hitter of the Week!
Harry Ford, C (Mariners #2)
Arkansas Travelers (5 G, .571/.700/.1.000, 8 H, 3 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 5 BB, 3 SB)
Texas League Hitter of the Week! Second in all MiLB with 1.700 OPS.
PITCHER: Joander Suarez, RHP (Mets #34)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies (1 GS, 6.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K)
Eastern League Pitcher of the Week!
Honorable Mentions:
Yilber Diaz, RHP (Diamondbacks #21)
Amarillo Sod Poodles (1 GS, 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 11 K)
Texas League Pitcher of the Week!
Trenton Wallace, LHP (Blue Jays #43)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats (1 GS, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K)
Logan Evans, RHP (Mariners NR)
Arkansas Travelers (1 GS, 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K)
High-A
HITTER: Pedro Ramirez, 2B/3B (Cubs #24)
South Bend Cubs (6 G, .482/.500/.741, 13 H, 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, BB, 2 SB)
Midwest League Hitter of the Week! Tied for most hits in MiLB (13, with Daz Cameron).
Honorable Mentions:
E.J. Exposito, IF (Braves NR)
Rome Emperors (6 G, .478/.500/.957, 11 H, 2 2B, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB, 5 SB)
South Atlantic League Hitter of the Week!
Braiden Ward, 2B/OF (Rockies NR)
Spokane Indians (4 G, .429/.529/.571, 6 H, 2 2B, 3 R, 4 BB, 8 SB)
Stole six bases, including home, on May 3. This feat has not been done in the Minors since at least 2005, and is hasn’t been done in MLB history dating back to 1901. Wow!
Kristian Campbell, 2B/OF (Red Sox #45)
Greenville Drive (5 G, .500/.546/1.050, 10 H, 2 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R, 2 BB)
Third in MiLB this week with 1.050 SLG.
PITCHER: Zebby Matthews, RHP (Twins #21)
Cedar Rapids Kernels (1 GS, 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K)
Midwest League Pitcher of the Week!
Honorable Mentions:
Austin Peterson, RHP (Guardians NR)
Lake County Captains (2 GS, 13.2 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K)
Jaden Hamm, RHP (Tigers #43)
West Michigan Whitecaps (2 GS, 7.1 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 12 K)
Jack Choate, LHP (Giants #39)
Eugene Emeralds (1 GS, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K)
Northwest League Pitcher of the Week!
Single-A
HITTER: Lazaro Montes, OF (Mariners #5)
Modesto Nuts (5 G, .455/.539/.909, 10 H, 2B, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 8 R, 4 BB)
California League Hitter of the Week!
Honorable Mentions:
Luke Mann, 3B (Athletics NR)
Stockton Ports (6 G, .478/.571/.957, 11 H, 2 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 4 BB)
Dylan Jasso, 1B/3B (Yankees NR)
Tampa Tarpons (6 G, .346/.370/.808, 9 H, 3 2B, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 6 R, BB)
Florida State League Hitter of the Week!
PITCHER: Will Schomberg, RHP (Mariners NR)
Modesto Nuts (1 GS, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 10 K)
California League Pitcher of the Week!
Honorable Mentions:
Cesar Lares, LHP (Twins)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (1 GS, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K)
Florida State League Pitcher of the Week!
Cade Smith, RHP (Yankees NR)
Tampa Tarpons (1 GS, 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 11 K)
Rookie Complex League
HITTER: Enmanuel Bonilla, OF (Blue Jays #21)
FCL Blue Jays (1 G, 4-5, 3 2B, 3 R)
PITCHER: Wilkin Paredes, LHP (Diamondbacks NR)
ACL Diamondbacks (1 GS, 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K)
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