Prospects of the Week: July 1 – July 7, 2024

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.

Ranks next to players’ names are our preseason ranks. Prospects1500’s updated midseason Top 50 ranks for each organization will be out at the end of July following the MLB trade deadline.

Triple-A

HITTER: Andrés Chaparro, (Diamondbacks NR)
Reno Aces (6 G, .625/.643/1.125, 15 H, 3 2B, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 6 R, 3 BB, SB)
Pacific Coast League Hitter of the Week! Led all of MiLB in base hits and RBI!

Honorable Mention:
Thomas Saggese, SS/2B/3B (Cardinals #4)
Memphis Redbirds (6 G, .500/.519/.769, 13 H, 2 2B, 3B, HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, BB, SB)

PITCHER: Yilber Diaz, RHP (Diamondbacks #21)
Reno Aces (1 GS, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 13 K)
Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week! Making MLB debut Monday, July 8th.

ICYMI: Yilber Diaz started the sweep of Sacramento, striking out 1️⃣3️⃣ across 6️⃣ no hit innings 🔒 pic.twitter.com/CIXb3TwtxC

— Reno Aces (@Aces) July 8, 2024

Honorable Mention:
Will Warren, RHP (Yankees #9)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (1 GS, 6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 11 K)

Double-A

HITTER: Felix Stevens, OF/1B (Cubs NR)
Tennessee Smokies (6 G, .500/.480/1.125, 12 H, 5 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, SB)
Southern League Hitter of the Week!

Felix Stevens sends this ball to outer space to take the lead! #NextStopWrigley #LastYearBestYear pic.twitter.com/IHIzKmlFEx

— Tennessee Smokies (@smokiesbaseball) July 4, 2024

Honorable Mention:
Gustavo Campero, OF (Angels NR)
Rocket City Trash Pandas (6 G, .526/.667/1.053, 10 H, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R, 6 BB, 2 SB)

PITCHER: Carson Palmquist, LHP (Rockies #14)
Hartford Yard Goats (1 GS, 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 13 K)
Eastern League Pitcher of the Week!

Honorable Mention:
Brandon Birdsell, RHP (Cubs #39)
Tennessee Smokies (1 GS, 7 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 9 K)

High-A

HITTER: Mitch Jebb, 2B/SS (Pirates #7)
Greensboro Grasshoppers (6 G, .400/.586/.800, 8 H, 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 9 R, 8 BB, 8 SB)

Honorable Mention:
Cole Carrigg, OF/SS (Rockies #12)
Spokane Indians (6 G, .407/.429/.778, 11 H, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, BB, 3 SB)
Northwest League Hitter of the Week!

PITCHER: Connor Staine, RHP (Rockies NR)
Spokane Indians (1 GS, 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 12 K)
Northwest League Pitcher of the Week!

Honorable Mentions:
Jean Cabrera, RHP (Phillies #28)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws (1 GS, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 10 K)
South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week!

Congrats to Jean Cabrera on being named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week 👏

6.0 IP | 0 H | 0 ER | 1 BB | 10 K pic.twitter.com/ZYKr8pujSj

— Phillies Player Development (@PhilsPlayerDev) July 8, 2024

Jackson Ferris, LHP (Dodgers)
Great Lakes Loons (1 GS, 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 11 K)

Inohan Paniagua, RHP (Cardinals #31)
Peoria Chiefs (1 GS, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K)

Blake Wehunt, RHP (Red Sox NR)
Greenville Drive (1 GS, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K)

Single-A

HITTER: Nate Nankil, OF (A’s NR)
Stockton Ports (6 G, .583/.630/1.000, 14 H, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 3 BB)
California League Hitter of the Week!

Honorable Mentions:
Rikuu Nishida, 2B/OF (White Sox NR)
Kannapolis Cannonballers (6 G, .400/.438/.500, 12 H, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 9 R, 2 BB, 6 SB)

Leodalis De Vries, SS (Padres)
Lake Elsinore Storm (5 G, .476/.560/1.000, 10 H, 2 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 4 BB, 2 SB)

PITCHER: Juan Salas, RHP (Cardinals NR)
Palm Beach Cardinals (1 GS, 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB< 8 K)

Honorable Mention:
Drew Dowd, LHP (Rays NR)
Charleston RiverDogs (1 GS, 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 7 K)
Carolina League Pitcher of the Week!

Rookie Complex League

HITTER: Braylin Morel, OF (Rangers #37)
ACL Rangers (5 G, .368/.520/1.158, 7 H, 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 5 BB, 3 SB)

Honorable Mention:
Yeremi Cabrera, OF (Rangers #34)
ACL Rangers (4 G, .533/.650/1.067, 8 H, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 6 RBI, 9 R, 5 BB, 2 SB)

PITCHER: German Nunez, RHP (Rangers NR)
DSL Rangers Red (1 GS, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 10 K)

Honorable Mentions:
Dioris De La Rosa, RHP (Angels NR)
DSL Angels (1 GS, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K)

Melkis Hernández, LHP (Guardians NR)
ACL Guardians (2 G, 1 GS, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 12 K)

Alejandro Chiquillo, RHP (Rangers NR)
DSL Rangers Red (1 GS, 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K)