{"id":8124,"date":"2018-08-20T16:32:25","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T21:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=8124"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:28:37","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T00:28:37","slug":"prospects-of-the-week-august-13-august-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/prospects-of-the-week\/prospects-of-the-week-august-13-august-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospects of the Week: August 13 – August 19"},"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: Luis Urias<\/a>, 2B (San Diego Padres, #4)
\n<\/strong>El Paso Chihuahuas\u00a0(7 G, .593\/.625\/1.000, 16 H, 5 2B, 3 3B, 11:5 R:RBI)<\/em><\/p>\n

The Padres<\/a> studly 2B prospect continues to mash in AAA. He is still only 21-years-old, yet Urias has 124 hits in 114 games this season. Over the past week, he led the Minors in hits with 16 and also topped the OPS leaderboard despite not hitting any home runs. With 8 total bombs on the year, this prospects power is still in question amongst scouts. However, there are not many kids this young that can hang with the bat as he has at this level. Urias is an absolute monster who’s approach is mature beyond his years.<\/p>\n

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Luis Ur\u00edas went 16-for-27 over the last week, raising his season line to .290\/.393\/.444. One National League talent evaluator praised the bat and the defense, but tempered expectations for power. \u201cIt will depend on the ball,\u201d he said. \u201cIf it\u2019s like last year, he\u2019ll hit 10.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) August 20, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n