Prospects of the Week: May 6 – May 12, 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.

Triple-A

HITTER: James Wood, OF (Nationals #2)
Rochester Red Wings (6 G, .455/.519/1.182, 10 H, 2B, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 10 R, SB)
International League Hitter of the Week!

Honorable Mentions:
Adrian Del Castillo, C (Diamondbacks #35)
Reno Aces (5 G, .522/.560/1.000, 12 H, 3 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, BB)
Led all of MiLB with 12 base hits.

Niko Kavadas, 1B (Red Sox #34)
Worcester Red Sox (6 G, .500/.591/1.056, 9 H, 2B, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 3 BB)

Steward Berroa, OF (Blue Jays NR)
Buffalo Bisons (5 G, .571/.667/.857, 8 H, 2B, HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 4 BB, 5 SB)

PITCHER: Carson Spiers, RHP (Reds #43)
Louisville Bats (2 GS, 12 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 15 K)
International League Pitcher of the Week!

Honorable Mention:
David Festa, RHP (Twins #8)
St. Paul Saints (1 GS, 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 10 K)

Double-A

HITTER: Carson McCusker, OF (Twins #NR)
Wichita Wind Surge (5 G, .526/.591/1.158, 10 H, 3 2B, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 3 BB, SB)
Texas League Hitter of the Week!

Honorable Mention:
Devonte Brown, OF (Blue Jays #47)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats (5 G, .579/.600/.737, 11 H, HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, BB, SB)

PITCHER: Yilber Diaz, RHP (Diamondbacks #21)
Amarillo Sod Poodles (1 GS, 6 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 10 K)

Honorable Mention:
Jake Bloss, RHP (Astros #31)
Corpus Christi Hooks (1 GS, 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K)
Texas League Pitcher of the Week!

High-A

HITTER: Xavier Isaac, 1B (Rays #3)
Bowling Green Hot Rods (6 G, .529/.636/1.177, 9 H, 2 2B, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 5 BB, SB)
South Atlantic League Hitter of the Week!

Honorable Mention:
Rubel Cespedes, 3B/1B (Twins NR)
Cedar Rapids Kernels (6 G, .391/.464/.652, 9 H, 2B, 3B, HR, 11 RBI, 7 R, 4 BB, SB)

PITCHER: Juan Daniel Encarnacion, RHP (Red Sox NR)
Greenville Drive (1 GS, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K)
South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week!

Honorable Mentions:
Craig Yoho, RHP (Brewers #48)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (2 G, 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K)

Trenton Denholm, RHP (Guardians NR)
Lake County Captains (1 GS, 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K)
Midwest League Pitcher of the Week!

Single-A

HITTER: Esteban González, OF (Guardians NR)
Lynchburg Hillcats (4 G, .471/.500/1.118, 8 H, 2 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, SB)
Carolina League Hitter of the Week!

Honorable Mention:
Cole Conn, C (A’s NR)
Stockton Ports (6 G, .417/.482/.583, 10 H, 2B, HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 3 BB, 2 SB)
California League Hitter of the Week!

PITCHER: Matt Wilkinson, LHP (Guardians NR)
Lynchburg Hillcats (2 GS, 9.2 IP, 11 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 17 K)
Led all of MiLB (again) in strikeouts.

Honorable Mentions:
Andrew Sears, LHP (Tigers NR)
Lakeland Flying Tigers (1 GS, 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K)
Florida State League Pitcher of the Week!

Dwayne Matos, RHP (Padres NR)
Lake Elsinore Storm (2 G, 5 IP, 1 I, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K)
California League Pitcher of the Week!

Rookie Complex League

HITTER: Esteban Mejia, IF (Rangers NR)
ACL Rangers (5 G, .667/.722/1.067, 10 H, 6 2B, 6 R, 3 BB, SB)

Honorable Mention:
Brailer Guerrero, OF (Rays #18)
FCL Rays (4 G, .467/.579/.933, 7 H, 2 3B, HR, 7 RBI, 2 R, 4 BB, SB)

PITCHER: Jogly Garcia, RHP (Guardians NR)
ACL Guardians (1 G, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K)

Honorable Mention:
Keyner Benitez, LHP (Marlins NR)
FCL Marlins (1 G, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K)