{"id":7038,"date":"2018-06-18T15:44:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T20:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=7038"},"modified":"2020-05-06T12:55:13","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T17:55:13","slug":"prospects-week-june-11-june-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/prospects-of-the-week\/prospects-week-june-11-june-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospects of the Week: June 11 – June 17"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each week we pick the hitting and pitching prospects from each level (AAA, AA, A+, A, Short Season-A and DSL (Rookie) who, in our opinion, had the best week. We\u2019re always on the lookout for candidates, so tweet us (@Prospects1500<\/a>,\u00a0@PaulTheMartin<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0@Scotty_Ballgame<\/a>) when you see a great performance.<\/p>\n

Martin picks his POTW hitters and pitchers for each level, while Greene presents other names at each level that are just as deserving of POTW honors. Enjoy, and make sure you\u2019re keeping an eye out for these prospects in your dynasty leagues.<\/p>\n

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Hitter: Francisco Mejia<\/a>, C (Cleveland Indians, #2)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Columbus Clippers\u00a0(4 G, .556\/.556\/1.056, 10 H, 3 2B, 2 HR)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Mejia had a tough time taking advantage of his major league call-up. Although he did make the most of the partial week, he played in AAA. Mejia was oddly promoted and demoted by the Cleveland Indians on June 11th and returned to action for the Columbus Clippers on June 14th. All he did that first game was to come a triple away from the cycle. Over the next three, Mejia was able to accumulate 7 more hits, another homer, and 2 more doubles. The catcher\/designated hitter proved to the Indians that their demotion might have been premature.<\/p>\n

He has been en fuego since June began hitting .435 with a .325 ISO. With the pressure applied to the Indians, who have a grasp on the Central despite holes in their lineup, Mejia should be promoted again soon. Of course, Jose Ramirez<\/a>, Francisco Lindor<\/a>, and Michael Brantley<\/a> have all been hot, but outside of those names, and a still heating Edwin Encarnacion<\/a>, the Indians are not mashers. There is no doubt Francisco Mejia should be able to slot in somewhere near the top of that order to support Cleveland’s big bats. The highlight of Mejia’s week came when the Clippers were trailing 4-0 to the Indianapolis Indians. In the bottom of the 6th, the switch-hitter came up from the left side and smashed a grand slam to tie the game. The Clippers ended up winning the game 10-4. Congratulations Mr. Mejia, and we impatiently await your pending recall to the majors.<\/p>\n

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WATCH: Francisco Mejia smacks a Grand Slam in Saturday night’s victory over Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

We deem this All-Star worthy!<\/p>\n

VOTE #CLIPSHOW<\/a>: https:\/\/t.co\/pZ4j17Umid<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BSLfANrA51<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Columbus Clippers (@CLBClippers) June 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n