
Each week during the Minor League Baseball season we pick the hitting and pitching prospects from each level (AAA, AA, A+, and A, then Short Season-A and Rookie league later in the summer) who, in our opinion, had the best week. We’re always on the lookout for candidates, so tweet us (@Prospects1500, @berrys_baseball and @Scotty_Ballgame) when you see a great performance.
Jake Berry and Scott Greene pick their 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. Enjoy, and make sure you’re keeping an eye out for these prospects in your dynasty leagues!
Triple-A
Hitter: Austin Riley, 3B (Atlanta Braves #3)
Gwinnett Stripers (.478/.538/1.261, 5 HR, 3 2B, 11 H, 5 SO, 3 BB)
Riley has been on a tear this season, especially this last week, and has many Braves fans shouting for a call up. That is an article for another day. For now, let’s just focus on the week that was. The 2015 draft pick has already hit five homers in the month of May and has posted just four strikeouts. He has done so mainly while playing at his primary hot corner position, but also got a start at first base as well. There are some rumblings about getting Riley some outfield experience, so there is a small possibility of multiple position eligibility down the road.
I reside in Carrollton, Georgia and love everything baseball. I graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management. I have a passion for the minor leagues and have high hopes of visiting as many minor league parks as I can. I enjoy the statistical side of the game, especially sabermetrics. I am also an avid baseball card collector and fantasy baseball player.
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