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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Makes History Following Promotion
Minnesota Twins corner infield prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand is coming off another strong week of hitting. Selected in the fourth round of last year's draft, the infielder has hit just as well in the minors as he did in college ball (if not better). He owns a good approach at the plate with an impressive knack […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
DL Hall Continues To Strike Batters Out
Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitching prospect DL Hall has spent almost all of 2022 in Triple-A and could be closing in on a call to the majors soon. After missing a good chunk of 2021 due to injury, the former first-round pick has bounced back this season, continuing to max out his fastball at 101 mph […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Justin Yurchak Enjoys Phenomenal Week At Double-A
Los Angeles Dodgers minor league first baseman Justin Yurchak had a strong second half in 2021 and looks solid in 2022. Although the 25-year-old isn't a power hitter, he makes up for it with his incredible discipline and presence at the plate. He posts a high walk rate and low strikeout rate, all while putting […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 14
Welcome back, RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 14. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Garrett Hawkins Delivers Seven Perfect Innings
San Diego Padres pitching prospect Garrett Hawkins is a Canadian right-hander who was selected in the ninth round of last year's MLB Draft. At 6-foot-6, Hawkins works with a simple, smooth delivery that is easy to replicate. He's not afraid to move his fastball around the zone, consistently touching the low-to-mid-90s. He also throws a […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Estevan Florial Enjoys Big Week In Triple-A
New York Yankees outfield prospect Estevan Florial has seen MLB action in each of the past three seasons, though all of his stints in the Bronx have been short-lived. He's now back in Triple-A, putting the ball in play while swiping bases like a wizard. This is no surprise considering running is one of Florial's […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Gerald Ogando Back On Track In Minors
Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Gerald Ogando signed with the team out of the Dominican Republic back in 2017. He has since progressed to High-A, getting the bulk of his work out of the bullpen. The 21-year-old right-hander's best pitch is his four-seam fastball, which consistently registers north of 95 mph. The pitch has a good […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Eguy Rosario Displaying Power In Triple-A
San Diego Padres infield prospect Eguy Rosario signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 and has slowly but surely climbed through the minor league ranks ever since. Now 22, Rosario is best known for his strong arm and good defensive instincts, which have allowed him to see reps at third base, shortstop, and second […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Matt Krook Strikes Out 10 In Triple-A
New York Yankees minor league pitcher Matt Krook was drafted by the Giants back in 2016 but has bounced around with three organizations since then. He was originally dealt to the Rays in the Evan Longoria trade before finding his way to New York in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft. Interestingly, Krook is best known […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 13
Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. Note that this week, we're running this series on a Wednesday because Minor League Baseball replaced its usual Monday off day with a full slate of July 4 games. It's imperative to monitor the top […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Wander Guante Finds Success Following Demotion
Oakland Athletics minor league pitcher Wander Guante hasn't made much of a progression through affiliated ball since turning pro. He reached Single-A in 2021 and opened this season in Double-A, but he's now back down to rookie ball and, quite frankly, doesn't have the greatest numbers. If there are any metrics to praise, they would […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Blaze Jordan Remains Hot In Minors
Boston Red Sox third base prospect Blaze Jordan is turning heads again. (Shocker, right?) The powerful corner infielder is no stranger to the spotlight, whether it be mashing mammoth homers as a young teenager or signing for well above slot with Boston. Now, he's mashing in Single-A, giving the Red Sox no choice but to […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Robinson Pina Strikes Out 13 Batters In Latest Start
Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Robinson Pina is a talented right-hander with impressive swing-and-miss stuff. His heater has developed drastically since he inked his contract, touching the mid-90s at times. He also has a sharp curveball that complements his fastball nicely and can be trusted in two-strike situations. Pina's splitter gives him an additional offering […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Carter Williams Raking Following Demotion To Single-A
San Francisco Giants minor league outfielder Carter Williams has made a name for himself with an impressive first couple of seasons in professional baseball. He is known for putting the ball in play, and although he doesn't have the loudest bat by any means, he has produced enough power to make him a home run […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Ethan Small Strikes Out 10 In Triple-A
Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Ethan Small has impressed ever since being selected in the first round of the 2019 draft. The 25-year-old currently ranks eighth among the team's prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. His heater doesn't have overwhelming velocity, but it has enough spin and action in the upper region of the zone to baffle […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 12
Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also impressed over the entire season. Don't […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 11
Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also impressed over the entire season. Don't […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Kyle Virbitsky Bounces Back With Nine Strikeouts
Oakland Athletics pitching prospect Kyle Virbitsky, who was a 17th-round pick out of Penn State last year, is a towering specimen, checking in at 6-foot-7 and 235 pounds. His low-90s fastball isn't overpowering, but the right-hander really starts to catch hitters off guard when he mixes in his sharp curveball. Virbitsky, who has drawn praise […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Niko Kavadas Dominating In Minors
Boston Red Sox first base prospect Niko Kavadas, who was selected in the 11th round of last year's draft following his time at Notre Dame, has produced big results at the Single-A level. He has plenty of intrigue offensively, boasting solid bat speed while generating impressive exit velocity. He knows the strike zone well and […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Robert Gasser Throws Seven Hitless Innings
San Diego Padres pitching prospect Robert Gasser, who was selected with the 71st pick in the draft last summer, has already ascended to High-A while ranking eighth among the club's prospects. The southpaw dominated the junior college circuit before transferring to Houston in 2020. He had a quiet first season with the Cougars before breaking […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Vaughn Grissom Enjoys Big Week In Minors
Atlanta Braves infield prospect Vaughn Grissom has looked great since being drafted in the 11th round of the 2019 draft. Since then, he has moved his way into sixth on MLB Pipeline's ranking of Braves prospects. He is a well-balanced hitter at the plate, showing great patience, composure, and a knack for seeing the ball […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Logan Allen Delivers Strong Outing In Double-A
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen is a talented southpaw who has quickly progressed through the club's farm system. Now, he's dominating in Double-A with his sights set on an MLB debut in 2023. Allen ranks eighth among MLB Pipeline's Guardians prospects thanks to his well-rounded pitching profile and great command. He has a low-90s heater […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Logan Allen Delivers Strong Outing In Triple-A
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen is a talented southpaw who has quickly progressed through the club's farm system. Now, he's dominating in Double-A with his sights set on an MLB debut in 2023. Allen ranks eighth among MLB Pipeline's Guardians prospects thanks to his well-rounded pitching profile and great command. He has a low-90s heater […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 10
The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Ruben Ibarra Boasts Power In Minors
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Ruben Ibarra was selected in the fourth round of last year's draft thanks to his impressive power and solid fielding at first base. Since then, he has shown an ability to put baseballs in play, launch home runs, and drive in runs. He's also surprisingly athletic for someone who checks in […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Davis Schneider Has Big Week In Minors
Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Davis Schneider has made a slow progression through the minors since being drafted in the 28th round of the 2017 draft. Currently in High-A, Schneider boasts solid discipline at the plate with a knack for drawing walks, and he also has above-average speed on the basepaths. Power-wise, Schneider projects as […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Juan Carela Strikes Out Nine In Shutout
New York Yankees pitching prospect Juan Carela is a talented 20-year-old right-hander. Signed out of the Dominican Republic for $335,000 in 2018, Carela has a solid fastball that pairs nicely with his lethal breaking ball. The latter can be quite effective when he attempts to shut down batters who face a two-strike count. There are […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Trey Hair Slugging Homers In Double-A
Texas Rangers third base prospect Trey Hair put on a power display during the past week of Double-A action. Originally drafted by the Rays in the 34th round of the 2017 draft but released one season later, Hair signed a minor league deal with Texas midway through 2021. He spent last season in High-A before […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Will Brennan Raking Since Promotion To Triple-A
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Will Brennan continues to impress in the minors. Ranked 30th on MLB Pipeline's list of Cleveland prospects, Brennan is a talented left-handed hitter who boasts great vision at the plate. Not only does he locate strikes and ignore balls, but he's able to essentially watch the ball right into the zone […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 9
The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]
Andersen Pickard 3 years ago