Dylan Cease (RHP, Cubs), Michael Chavis (3B, Red Sox), and Isan Diaz (SS/2B, Brewers) are profiled after recent outings, and the Rays’ Willy Adames is showing signs that he may be ready to be the club’s Opening Day shortstop in 2018.
The 2017 WCC Player of the Year slashed .312/.424/.564 with 13 home runs, and catchers who can work a walk and hit for power are always in demand. He could come off the board on the first day of the MLB Draft being held on June 12.
The Cardinals 2016 first-rounder is impressing Peoria manager Chris Swauger with both his advanced approach at the plate, and his ability to adapt to playing all three outfield positions in his first full pro season.
LHP Mackenzie Gore, RHP Shane Baz, RHP Sam Carlson, LHP D.L. Hall, and RHP Blayne Enlow are five live-armed first-round candidates in this year’s MLB First-Year Player Draft. Here’s some video of each!
A 2015 Perfect Game All-American and second-round pick of the Twins last year, Rortvedt is spending his first full season as a pro at Class A Cedar Rapids in the Midwest League, refining his defense and beginning his journey up the Twins’ organizational ladder.
Anthony Alford (OF, Blue Jays) gets an emergency call-up, and the highly touted outfielder Bradley Zimmer makes his debut for Cleveland. Both players are part of this week’s eight debuts from around the big leagues.
This week, I have reports on three top Yankees prospects after a recent Scranton/Wikes-Barre/Pawtucket Red Sox Series May 8-10. Read on for my thoughts on OF Clint Frazier, OF Dustin Fowler, and utilityman Tyler Wade, who spent time both at shortstop and in the outfield during the series.
There are players still down on the farm garnering plenty of interest with their performances, both on the field and off. Scott Kingery (2B, Phillies) and Michael Kopech (RHP, White Sox) highlight eight notable prospects in this week’s coverage.
We’re back this week with in-depth looks at Domingo Acevedo’s (RHP, Yankees) impressive Double-A debut, an update on the Orioles fireballing lefty Tanner Scott, as well as Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies and lefty Sean Newcomb.
In Part Two of my time viewing the Double-A Fisher Cats/Rumble Ponies series last week, I profile CF Anthony Alford, SS Richard Urena, OF Harold Ramirez, and IB Ryan McBroom from the Blue Jays, as well as Mets SS/2B Luis Guillorme and C/DH Tomas Nido.
