Prospects of the Week: April 5 – April 10

Each week 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 the team 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 our 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: Ryan Fitzgerald, SS (Red Sox N/R)
Worcester Red Sox (3 G, .636/.667/1.455/2.122, 7 H, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R)

Ryan Fitzgerald with his 2nd HR of the GAME!!!
Woo Sox 4
Jax 0 pic.twitter.com/zC5bCPOLJ7

— Green Acres (@SoxFarm_) April 8, 2022

Honorable Mentions:
Yusniel Diaz, OF (Orioles #32)
Norfolk Tides (5 G, .389/.500/.833, 7 H, 2 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 5 BB)

Shea Langeliers, C (A’s, was Braves #3 preseason)
Las Vegas Aviators (5 G, .316/.350/.789, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, BB)

PITCHER: Nick Allgeyer, LHP (Blue Jays #38)
Buffalo Bisons (2 GS, 11 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 13 K)

Nick Allgeyer gets Cubs #1 prospect, Brennen Davis, swinging for the first professional strikeout of the 2022 season pic.twitter.com/ivp316TyZN

— Farm To Fame (@FarmToFame_) April 5, 2022

Honorable Mention:
Ryne Nelson, RHP (DBacks #6)
Reno Aces (2 GS, 8 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 13 K)
Nelson was fantastic in his first two starts for AAA Reno, consistently commanding his secondary pitches for tons of whiffs and punchouts. A major league debut is likely on the horizon this year for Nelson once he gets a little more stretched out.

Double-A

HITTER: Hudson Haskin, OF (Orioles #14)
Bowie Baysox (3 G, .583/.583/1.583/2.166, 7 H, 3 2B, 3 HR (in one game), 4 RBI, 4 R)

HUDSON HASKIN 3 HOMERUN GAME!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/p4okP53J4z

— Some Guy Named Bryce (@imfrommaryland) April 10, 2022

Honorable Mentions:
Chase Pinder, OF (Cardinals N/R)
Springfield Cardinals (3 G, .667/.688/1.133, 10 H, 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, BB)

Zack Gelof, 3B (Athletics #2)
Midland RockHounds (3 G, .563/.611/.938/1.549, 9 H, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB)

PITCHER: Brett Kerry, RHP (Angels N/R)
Rocket City Trash Pandas (1 GS, 5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K)

Honorable Mentions:
Brandon Walter, LHP (Red Sox #17)
Portland Sea Dogs (1 GS, 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K)
Boston’s 2021 Minor League Pitcher of the Year picks up where he left off last year. With outings like this, how long does he stay in Double-A?

Jose Butto, RHP (Mets #13)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies (1 GS, 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K)

High-A

HITTER: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 3B (Twins #30)
Cedar Rapids Kernels (3 G, .714/.714/1.500/2.214, 10 H, 2 2B, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 5 R, SB)
THE video game-like numbers of Week 1. 9 RBI in his first game, then 5 and 1 in his next two games, totaling 15 for the week. Tremendous kickoff to the season for the hot commodity dynasty league free agent pick up.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand… 😱😱😱

The @Twins' No. 29 prospect is off to a hot start with @CRKernels.

Game 1: 4-for-5, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 2 R
Game 2: 5-for-5, HR, 2B, 5 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB pic.twitter.com/qn7X4vtOAD

— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 9, 2022

Honorable Mentions:
Matthew Lugo, SS (Red Sox #27)
Greenville Drive (3 G, .571/.571/1.143, 8 H, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, SB)

John Rhodes, OF (Orioles #27)
Aberdeen IronBirds (2 G, .857/.900/1.286, 6 H, 2B, 3B, 5 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB)

Johan Rojas, OF (Phillies #1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws (3 G, .308/.357/.308/.655, 4 H, RBI, 3 R, 5 SB, BB)

PITCHER: Michael McGreevy, RHP (Cardinals #16)
Peoria Chiefs (1 GS, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K)
McGreevy had his complete repertoire working during his High-A debut for Peoria on Saturday. The 2021 first-rounder also had his signature control on display, which, combined with his fastball touching 97, makes for an exciting pitching prospect. He’ll be a quick riser with more starts like these.

Cardinals 2021 first round pick Michael McGreevy is dealing today for the @peoriachiefs as they take on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Hasn't allowed a hit through five innings. FB touching 97mph. pic.twitter.com/dkIF8gdjGR

— John Miller (@JohnMillerNBC26) April 9, 2022

Honorable Mention:
Aaron Brown, RHP (Astros #NR)
Asheville Tourists (1 GS, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K)

Kyle Harrison, LHP (Giants #4)
Eugene Emeralds (1 GS, 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K)

Single-A

HITTER: Damon Keith, OF (Dodgers N/R)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (3 G, .533/.588/1.067, 8 H, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, BB)

2021 Dodger 18th round pick Damon Keith hit his first homer of the season over the batter's eye in CF! pic.twitter.com/FDX29Cse0U

— Josh Thomas (@jokeylocomotive) April 9, 2022

Honorable Mention:
Hunter Goodman, C (Rockies #23)
Fresno Grizzlies (3 G, .429/.429/.857, 6 H, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 R)

PITCHER: Rafael Ohashi, RHP (Blue Jays N/R)
Dunedin Blue Jays (1 GS, 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K)

Rafael Ohashi worked on his K strut all afternoon 🕺

4.0 IP
10 K
0 H pic.twitter.com/AO0roAvE7B

— Dunedin Blue Jays (@DunedinBlueJays) April 10, 2022

Honorable Mentions:
Julian Aguiar, RHP (Reds N/R)
Daytona Tortugas (1 GS, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K)
Julio Goff, RHP (Angels N/R)
Inland Empire 66ers (1 GS, 5.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K)