{"id":7972,"date":"2018-08-06T18:09:15","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T23:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=7972"},"modified":"2020-05-06T12:42:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T17:42:40","slug":"prospects-of-the-week-july-30-august-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/prospects-of-the-week\/prospects-of-the-week-july-30-august-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospects of the Week: July 30 – August 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each week we pick the hitting and pitching prospects from each level (AAA, AA, A+, A, Short Season-A and Rookie league) 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

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

Hitter: Joey Meneses<\/a>, 1B (Philadelphia Phillies, N\/A)
\n<\/strong>Lehigh Valley IronPigs\u00a0(9 g, .400\/.455\/.833, 12 H, 2B, 4 HR, 7\/11 R\/RBI)<\/em><\/p>\n

Meneses is beasting ever since the Phillies<\/a> acquired him this offseason. He currently leads the International League with 21 HR even though his career high to date is only 9. This week showed a continuation of the power boost the 26-year-old is discovering in 2018. He is hitting .280 during his 6-year MiLB career and is finally adding the power to his barrel ability. The slugging percentage is above .500 for the first time, plus his body is built for dingers. Meneses is popping up due to performances like this one that earned him the #POTW award.<\/p>\n

Scott Greene’s AAA Hitter: Gabriel Guerrero<\/a>, OF (Cincinnati Reds, #47)
\n<\/strong>Louisville Bats\u00a0(7 G, .310\/.333\/.862, 9 H, 2B, 5 HR, 7\/8 R\/RBI)<\/em><\/p>\n


\nPitcher: JT Brubaker<\/a>, RHP (Pittsburgh Pirates, #27)
\n<\/strong>Indianapolis Indians\u00a0(2 GS, 1-0, 15 IP, 14:0 K:BB, 10 H, ER, 9% SwStr%)<\/em><\/p>\n

Brubaker impressed opposing fans two times while on the road this week. He put together a couple starts with no walks against decent lineups. The latest outing was an 8 inning gem versus the Toledo Mud Hens in which Brubaker allowed 3 baserunners in total. His name is in consideration quite often and popped up in the article at least one other time this season. The Pirates<\/a> prospect is moving his name up lists the closer his proximity becomes. He is older, not very exciting, and reminds me of Nick Kingham<\/a>, another winner of this award earlier in the season. There isn’t too much to hold onto with this one, but the performance was stellar.<\/p>\n

Greene’s AAA Pitcher:\u00a0<\/strong>Michael Kopech<\/a>, RHP (Chicago White Sox, #3)
\n<\/strong>Charlotte Knights\u00a0(2 GS, 1-0, 14 IP, 17:2 K:BB, 12 H, 4 ER, 17% SwStr%)<\/em><\/p>\n


\nAA<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hitter: Skye Bolt<\/a>, OF (Oakland Athletics, #45)
\n<\/strong>Midland RockHounds\u00a0(7 G, .379\/.471\/.828, 11 H, 2 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 3 SB, 9\/12 R\/RBI)<\/em><\/p>\n

Here is a strong, switch-hitting player with an 80-grade name and no hype. The latter is deserved based on his numbers in AA as a 24-year-old. However, Bolt went off this week with a true stat-sheet stuffer. He showed off the speed, the power, plate discipline, and the ability to contribute runs. Hopefully, there are more of these performances to come so we can all enjoy the success of a young stud named “Skye Bolt<\/a>.” Until that happens, keep the name on your radar until he drops from our Top 50.<\/p>\n

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Skye Bolt has been named Texas League Player of the Week!!
\n8 game hitting streak\u2705
\nHome Run in three straight games\u2705
\nFirst Double-A walk off home run\u2705
\nBest name in baseball \u2705#RockTheBlue<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/MG7em5Xc7a<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Midland RockHounds (@RockHounds) August 6, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n