{"id":6661,"date":"2018-05-15T07:56:34","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T12:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=6661"},"modified":"2020-05-05T08:09:59","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T13:09:59","slug":"prospects-week-may-7-may-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/prospects-of-the-week\/prospects-week-may-7-may-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospects of the Week: May 7 – May 13"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each week we pick the hitting prospect and pitching prospect from each level (AAA, AA, A+, A, and later in the season Short Season-A and Rookie league) who, in our opinion, had the best week. We are always on the lookout for candidates, so tweet us (@Prospects1500<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0@PaulTheMartin<\/a>) when you see a great performance. Thanks to\u00a0@Baseball-viz<\/a>\u00a0and Keith Lott (@WeTlkFntsySprts<\/a>) for providing MiLB statistics to assist in our determining the best hitting and pitching performances of the week.<\/p>\n

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AAA<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Hitter: Kyle Garlick<\/a>, OF (Los Angeles Dodgers, #47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oklahoma City Dodgers\u00a0[7 G, .409\/.409\/1.136, 5 HR, 9 H]<\/em><\/p>\n

As I was typing “Kyle Garlick” something in my brain said to write “Kyle Farmer<\/a>.” Within my soul, I say that Garlick is just another Dodgers AAAA outfielder who will get his chance much too late. This week he decided to swing at every single thing, hit every single thing, and mash more than half of them outside the fences. Maybe one day the all power, contact, whiff profile of Kyle Garlick will make its way to the majors so we could see some of this power he has to display. He posted 17 HR the past two seasons and is easily on his way to yet another season close to 20. This could be the year the power is all too real. Hopefully, he gets his chance at some point whether it is for the Dodgers<\/a>, or elsewhere because this week shows what the power could be at its peak.<\/p>\n

Pitcher:\u00a0Justin Dillon<\/a>, SP (Toronto Blue Jays, #N\/A)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buffalo Bisons\u00a0[2 GS, 1-1, 9.2 IP, 16:3 K:BB, 6 H, 1 ER]<\/em><\/p>\n

Justin Dillon oddly made one start in High-A this week, and one in AAA, but both were very impressive. He was able to strike out over 50% of the outs he made in the A+ start, and strike out 10 up in AAA. The number of swinging strikes did not jump off the page, but he was able to paint the zone with 38 strikes looking. Something was working for the 24-year-old stocky pitcher. He somehow lost his one start at AAA without giving up one earned run, which is rough considering he only gave up 3 hits with just 1 walk. He has provided very mixed results over his short sample in professional baseball. This year is proving to be one that changes the minds of those who kept him far off prospect lists. The strikeout and walk rates are ridiculous at the moment, and maybe he found something to make him all the more enticing as a swing-and-miss starter.<\/p>\n

AA<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Hitter: Jose Rojas<\/a>, 2B (Los Angeles Angels, #N\/A)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobile BayBears\u00a0[7 G, .481\/.533\/.963, 3 HR, 3 SB, 13 H]<\/em><\/p>\n

Jose Rojas is way off the grid in a system that is not known for being strong. However, the second baseman was able to put up a stellar week that included a 7 RBI game in which he hit for the cycle. He has been incredible to start the season by increasing his walk rate from 3.2%-18.1% in just one offseason. This sensational\u00a0skills leap may be what Rojas needs to get on more prospect lists. If the walks can become a legitimate skill, then the power and speed combination could be even more enticing for fantasy owners.\u00a0He has been successful since being drafted without even taking a small percentage of the walks he has so far this year.\u00a0<\/span>The 25-year-old is a senior for AA but has only been in the league for a couple of years. I’m interested to see what this hidden gem may be able to produce over the course of a full season in the higher levels.<\/p>\n

Pitcher: Dennis Santana<\/a>, SP (Los Angeles Dodgers, #10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tulsa Drillers\u00a0[1 GS, 6 IP, 11:0 K:BB, 5 H, 1 ER]<\/em><\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> prospect has been absolutely off the charts this year. This week the batter turned reliever turned starter was able to put together a 6 IP start with 11 K and 0 BB. The command is where Santana has shined. His second start of the season with no walks also came with 21 strikes looking, 16 swinging strikes, and only 22 of 83 pitches falling outside the zone. He is kicking the notion that he is destined to be a reliever. The dominance was apparent and has been on display all season. If there were an award for early-year surprises, then Dennis Santana would be right up near the top. Not just because he has been truly astonishing to watch, but also because he is seemingly fixing everything that prospectors wanted to see him fix. The problems in his profile are disappearing with every start he makes.
\n\"Dennis<\/a>