What’s your Walk Up Song? Here’s what the sheet boys have picked out.
Geoff - Boys Are Back - Thin Lizzy
Matt - Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
Rhys - Tip Toe Through the Tulips - Tiny Tim
Andrés Gimenez, DHCLE (Triple-A) 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
Get this man some water because he’s on fire! Six consecutive games with a homer as Gimenez looks like he’s found his timing.
Kyle Bradish, RHP BAL (Triple-A) 1.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, K
Damn it, Kyle! We were rooting for you! We were all rooting for you!
Vidal Bruján, OF TB (Triple-A) 3-for-5, HR, 2 R
Nice to see Bruján do something. He’s been on an epic cold streak over the last several weeks. After starting so hot, he had to come down to earth at some point. Don’t be shocked if he heats up and goes on another scorcher.
Sam Hilliard, OF COL (Triple-A) 2-for-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R
We all knew he could hit Triple-A pitching so none of this should come as a shock, but the Rockies have sent him back to purgatory. I’m not sure he’s truly any more than a bench outfielder, but we’ve seen what he can do on one of his hot streaks.
Tucupita Marcano, OF SD (Triple-A) 3-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, BB
Hit his first home run of the season on Thursday and went double dong just two days later. He’s already had a cup of coffee in the big leagues, so there’s some predictable MLB time in his future. However, his skill set is more inline with a utility type player that can hold down a spot in the dirt or the grass, providing situational baserunning, and hit for average.
Ryan Weathers, LHP SD (Triple-A) 5 IP, 4 H, BB, 6 K
They needed to make room in the MLB roster, and as I understand it wanted to monitor Weathers innings. It should come as no surprise that Weathers dominated Sugarland over five scoreless frames.
Emmanuel Rivera, 3B KC (Triple-A) 2-for-4, HR
He’s been great all season, but over the last week he’s been En Fuego! He’s now up to seven home runs in June with a .344/.373/.719 slash. There’s a real chance he pushes his way to the majors within the next month. Permitting he keeps this up.
Kevin Smith, SS TOR (Triple-A) 1-for-3, RBI, R, 2 BB
What has gotten into Kevin Smith has become a refrain this season among prospect pundits. The Blue Jays middle infield prospect has nearly matched his 2019 Double-A walk total in around a quarter of the at bats. If Smith is hitting for power, contact, and getting on base he can be an everyday player at three different positions in the infield.
Gavin Sheets, OF/1B CWS (Triple-A) 1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
The King of the Sheet, first of his name, father of moderately above-average Triple-A production. Logged some more time in the outfield as Sheets provides a stop gap option for the White Sox should they be cursed with more injuries.
Jake Burger, 2B/3B CWS (Triple-A) 2-for-5, RBI, R
A solid offensive game for sure, but Burger is here for a different reason. He played some second base again last night. This is a sign that Burger is in the short term plans for Chicago and should be considered a potential option at second base should the team need it. Only takes one injury or a prolonged slump and Burger could be holding down the keystone in the south side.
Jarren Duran, OF BOS (Triple-A) 2-for-3, RBI, R, BB
Has really shown more approach and situational hitting over the last few weeks. This is a welcome departure from his previous form of selling out on everything for his pullside. If Duran can marry his new found power with his foundational approach we may really have an interesting potential player at the big league level.
Alek Thomas, OF ARI (Double-A) 2-for-5, HR, 5 RBI, BB, 2 SB
Stuffing the box score is what Thomas did last night. This is exactly what I mean when I say Thomas can be a dynamic leadoff threat as soon as 2022. He gets on base, hits for power, contact, and can put pressure on opposing battery’s as a baserunner. He’s been so good this season that a promotion to Triple-A might be in the cards for Thomas within the next month.
Luis Frias, RHP ARI (Double-A) 4.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, 6 K, HR Allowed
The young Arizona righthander continues to settle in some at Double-A. So far his command has been an adventure and he’s struggled with walks and hard contact. He looked incredible early in High-A, it’s just a matter of regaining that swagger and hitting his spots.
Logan Davidson, 3B OAK (Double-A) 1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
After a putrid May, Davidson has turned things around in June, showing some power, contact and his elite on base ability. He’s slashing .294/.388/.471 over the month of June and has surpassed his extra base hit tool for May already.
Korey Lee, C HOU (Double-A) 1-for-4, HR, 4 RBI
The 2019 first rounder with the grand slam and his second Double-A home run in just his first series at the level. There’s definitely power and the feel to hit was there early. Remains to be seen if he can keep this up. I’d like to dig in a little more on his defensive capabilities after not being wowed in 2019.
Josh Jung, 3B TEX (Double-A) 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB
He’s doing exactly what we would have expected had he been healthy all season. He’s already got two home runs in three starts and is looking like himself. Prior to his injury, mechanical tweaks were made to Jung’s swing to connect earlier. He had been heavily middle-oppo early in his career and the team (and Jung) wanted to connect earlier to go pull-middle.
Bobby Witt Jr., SS KC (Double-A) 2-for-4, R
Over 15 June contests Witt Jr. is slashing .333/.391/.683 with eleven extra base hits. That boy good! Wobby Bitt had a double and a triple in this one, his third triple of the month.
Jack Suwinski, OF SD (Double-A) 3-for-4, 2 RBI, R
The ride continues! Suwinski had gone just 1-for-13 over the four prior contests, but started the week with a two home run game. Still the most interesting pop-up of the year because he came out of true obscurity but isn’t old for his level or been terribly fluky.
Riley Greene, OF DET (Double-A) 3-for-3, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB
Was a single short of the cycle as he put on an absolute show last night in Erie. Greene looks like a superstar in the making right now. 20 year olds are not supposed to do this in Double-A. He may be their best hitter in the organization right now. Okay, that’s not saying much.
Rodolfo Castro, 2B PIT (Double-A) 4-for-5, RBI, 2 R
I’ve probably said this a half dozen times, but I love Castro. He’s one of my favorite prospects at the moment. While he didn’t end up making the cut, he was a consideration for my personal top 100 list. Contact and power is the selling point here, and there’s enough approach to tor the line of aggressiveness.
Mason Martin, 1B PIT (Double-A) 3-for-4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R
On one hand, lefty power doesn’t grow on trees. On the other hand, first base only, right handed power only bats with below average approach aren’t hard to find. While Martin is showing the double plus power in June his approach has gotten worse. He’ll need to walk at an average or better rate to make this profile work.
Oswald Peraza, SS NYY (Double-A) 3-for-4, HR, 2 R
Has anyone climbed more in prospect ranks than Peraza? Will Yankees fans make him a superstar? Maybe, but that works both ways. In recent years, the general population anticipates the Yankees or Red Sox prospect hype so much that the hype ends up discounted. Peraza is a real deal everyday middle infield prospect with above-average regular upside.
Heliot Ramos, OF SFG (Double-A) 1-for-4, RBI, 2 R, BB, SB
The skills don’t fit the body at all but he has above-average athleticism. Ramos can hit for power, run, and play all over the grass. I’m still skeptical that his approach is refined enough for him to click at the major league level immediately.
Jason Bilous, RHP CWS (Double-A) 5 IP, 9 K
One of the sleepers of a shallow White Sox system, Bilous mixes three pitches but lives primarily off of his above-average fastball+slider combination.
Brennan Davis, OF CHC (Double-A) 2-for-4, RBI, R
After taking a week or so to get his footing underneath him, Davis has started to hit. This is a welcomed change as Tennessee is one of the worst clubs in terms of talent that I cover on a nightly basis.
Jose Barrero, SS CIN (Double-A) 2-for-5, RBI, R
The tools have always been there for Barrero, as he possesses power, defensive ability and speed. The biggest question mark entering 2021 was his plate discipline. That part of Garcia’s game is up as his contact and walk rates are at an all-time high, while his K-Rate is at an all-time low. Should see promotion to Triple-A before too long.
Tyler Freeman, SS CLE (Double-A) 4-for-7, HR, 3 RBI, 4 R
Literally everyone hit in this game. Huge games for Freeman, Oscar Gonzalez (4-for-6, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB), Bo Naylor (3-for-7, 2 RBI, 3 R), Richard Palacios (3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB) all had huge nights. Freeman, Gonzalez, and Palacios (Brooklyn stand up) have all been excellent this season. On the other hand Bo Naylor has been tough, the organization spoke as highly about Naylor this off-season as any player in the system. Here’s to hoping he gets his timing right, as he’s been off this season and it shows.
Yusniel Diaz, OF BAL (Double-A) 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
In 2029 I’ll be in my late-40s and my sons will be preparing to take over Prospects Live, there will be flying cars and humans will be capable of communicating telepathically, Yusniel Diaz will still be a prospect. Listen, I've been doing this for seven years and Diaz has been a prospect almost the entire time.
Samad Taylor, 2B TOR (Double-A) 4-for-5, 4 RBI, 3 R, BB
That’s SaGawd Taylor to you, bro. Around here we claim Taylor Gang, who you wit?
Austin Martin, SS TOR (Double-A) 5-for-6, 4 RBI, 2 R, SB
This five-hit game actually tied a New Hampshire club record, as Martin begins to get his footing in Double-A. This is what we want to see from Martin, balls to the gap, lots of good contact and making plays with his legs.
Gabriel Moreno, C TOR (Double-A) 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
One of the best catchers in the minors continues to provide some of the highest end offensive production of any player. In fact he has the third highest wRC+ in the upper-minors, and the highest mark of any player 25 years of age or younger.
Miguel Vargas, 3B LAD (Double-A) 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
In his third game in Double-A Vargas hit his first deep fly. Should be interesting to see how he settles in at the higher level, I felt like the high-A assignment was fairly conservative considering his experience.
Jake Eder, LHP MIA (Double-A) 6 IP, 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K
Second game of a serious two-fer as Eder continues to solidify himself as THE steal of the 2021 draft class.
Peyton Burdick, OF MIA (Double-A) 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB
The Avian Phallic with the fly-off dong!
Edward Cabrera, RHP MIA (Double-A) 4.1 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 7 K
Looked excellent as he does two things over and over again, drive groundballs and miss barrels. His fastball command was sporadic but he shows an affinity for landing bee-bees to his gloveside. Had all three pitches working as he built up his pitch count. Look for Cabrera to debut later in July.
Liover Peguero, SS PIT (High-A) 2-for-4, 3B, 2B, R
Two-extra-base hit effort for the talented young shortstop, he has been looking more comfortable after an injury stole most of his May. He has brought his season line to a more than respectable .273/.339/.424.
Francisco Alvarez, C, NYM (High-A) 2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI
One of the best young backstops in all of the game, Alvarez combined to hit himself a double while also drawing two walks. He’s one of the younger players for the level and is also catching almost everyday, he’s #good.
Brett Baty, 3B NYM (High-A) 1-for-3, R, SB
After a few games where Baty was showing off his plus power he has gone back to hitting for more contact, and spraying singles around. He’s also pitching in on the basepaths, which won’t be a big part of his game going forward.
Kyle Stowers, DH BAL (High-A) 2-for-3, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI
After giving poor pitchers a break from smashing homers Kyle Stowers is back with a homer of the lead-off variety. He must be inspired by his Stanford Cardinal making it to Omaha.
J.D. Mundy, 1B BAL (High-A) 3-for-5, 2 HR, 2B, 4 R, 6 RBI
Just Dongs is back at it with a double-dip of homers. Unless we are dating a double-dip of homers is the only acceptable version of double-dipping.
Toby Welk, 3B BAL (High-A) 3-for-6, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI
Another double dipping of the long ball variety in the IronBirds vs. Tourists game. Welk is 24 but hey two dingers is notable so welcome to the sheet The Scranton Strangler, yeah I think it was Toby all along.
Jordan Westburg, SS BAL (High-A) 3-for-6, 2 2B, 2 R, 4 RBI, SB
The former Mississippi State bulldog decided to get in on the action, grabbing himself two homers and even swiping a base for his efforts. He will show that combination of power and speed that makes prospects appalling, but he won’t be a standout in any category, just a solid contributor with a chance for more.
Lyon Richardson, RHP CIN (HIgh-A) 7 IP, 2 H, ER, 3 BB, 10 K (Game 2 of Doubleheader)
A complete game for Lyon Richardson, where he only allowed a run and two hits. The spinccinnati farmhand brings feel for a changeup at a young level, and can mix in two breakers. There’s a chance for a back-end starter here.
Clayton Beeter, RHP LAD (High-A) 2 IP, 1 H, 2 K
Beeter, I hardly knew ‘em. Beeter has been used in an opener role, being asked to go in short spurts on any other team, I think you could fast track this kinda arm to a bullpen role but he’s on the Dodgers so they will take their time with him.
David Hamilton, SS MIL (High-A) 1-for-2, R, SB
Hamilton just continues to run wild at this level and be a nuisance for opposing defenses and pitchers, he now has 24 stolen bases on the season.
Griffin Conine, OF MIA (High-A) 2-for-6, HR, R, 4 RBI
The son of Jeff Conine has now hit his eleventh homer of the season, the power is for real the only question is how much contact will he make.
Troy Johnston, 1B MIA (High-A) 4-for-6, HR, 3B, 2B, 4 R, 6 RBI
Congrats on hitting for the cycle Troy. Not much of a prospect but hey if you hit for the cycle and I will get you a spot on here.
Kyle Nicolas, RHP MIA (High-A) 5 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 5 K
Kyle Nicolas out of Ball so hard mother f’ers wanna find me State is an intriguing prospect in a system loaded with pitching prospects. Ultimately I think he finds a home in the bullpen where his stuff may be allowed to play up.
Malcolm Nunez, 3B STL (High-A) 2-for-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI
I still would like to see someone with Nunez’s frame and probable first-base only profile to have more than 1 homer up until this point in the season but he does make a lot of contact and get on base. Hopefully he starts to utilize his frame and tap into more power, but he is hitting .283/.357/.434 on the season.
Leandro Cedeno, DH STL (High-A) 2-for-4, HR, R, 3 RBI
Another catching prospect who at some point we may ask “Is he the heir to Yadier Molina’s throne?” knowing damn well that Molina is immortal. Cedeno has mostly featured as the back-up catcher up until this point, but he can hit a little and shows some power on occasion.
Jair Camargo, DH MIN (High-A) 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 3 RBI
A double scoop of homers on a fine Saturday evening is what everyone wants after a hard week of work.
Helcris Olivarez, LHP COL (High-A) 5 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 11 K
The Rockies southpaw has had a rough go of it but he is still young for the level not turning 21 until early August, happy way early birthday Helcris. This is his best appearance of the season, recording a season high of 11 punchouts in 5 innings of work. I really like Helcris Olivarez as a sleeper prospect, and I hope he figures it out.
Emerson Hancock, RHP SEA (High-A) 5 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 8 K
The highly touted arm out of the University of Georgia has started to settle in at the professional ranks and when you pair that with what the Mariners have shown they can do with arms that’s a scary proposition for the rest of the level. Much like his possible, can’t leave it out of the realm of possibility, John Hancock left his signature big on the Declaration of Independence, Emerson left his impression big on the poor Canadian’s lineup striking out 8. Glad I could use my 4 on the APUSH history test in a practical setting.
Will Wilson, SS SF (High-A) 2-for-3, HR, 2 R
I for one am glad to see Will Wilson back on here regularly. He’s not the most exciting player but he’s a future 50 OFP player with the ability to stick on the infield in some capacity, and with how compact and direct his swing is, anything over the inner part of the plate has a chance to be pulled out of the park. If he’s still available in any of your league’s he’s worth a swoop because he’s a high floor option that should be a big leaguer. And like always I have to bring up the Angels gave him away to get off of Zack Cozart’s contract.
Joe Gray Jr., OF MIL (Low-A) 2-for-4, 3B, 2B, 3 RBI
Gray collected his 29th and 30th extra base knocks of the season in this one, and his OPS is north of 1.100 and it's almost the end of June. It’s really not supposed to be this easy and it’ll be a sad day when he gets promoted and becomes property of Rhys.
Zavier Warren, 1B MIL (Low-A) 4-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Warren is up to .254/.369/.521 on the season and is still showing the versatility he had at Central Michigan by spending most of his time behind the plate but also playing on the infield corners.
Bryan Ramos, 2B CWS (Low-A) 3-for-5, 2 HR
A double dong day for White Sox infielder Bryan Ramos. He’s not really a prospect because he strikes out too much but he needs a longer look because the time off has really led to a ton of pop-up prospects and this could be one. Wait and see for now.
Luis Mieses, OF CWS (Low-A) 4-for-5, 2B
A four hit game for Mieses. He is more than likely a non-prospect but a good game is a good game and must be reported on the sheet. That’s literally the only rule.
Bailey Horn, LHP CWS (Low-A) 5 IP, 1 H, 9 K
Zero runs and zero walks for Horn, the White Sox fifth rounder this past June out of Auburn. He’s a pitchability lefty that should slice through Low-A due to his ability to locate, and so far so good.
Abiezel Ramirez, 2B TB (Low-A) 2-for-2, HR, 2 BB, 3 RBI
Ramirez is a switch-hitting infielder that gets overlooked in the deep Tampa system. He can run, he’s showing some power, and he has posted strong walk rates so far. He was part of the 2016 IFA class and is a name to track.
Anthony Volpe, DH NYY (Low-A) 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3B
Damn, a huge game from Volpe. He was supposed to go to Vanderbilt so maybe he was all jacked up with the College World Series starting and Vandy winning in extra innings. Volpe has been a monster so far, and is fighting with Masyn Winn to be the starting shortstop on my Low-A all-star squad.
Austin Wells, C NYY (Low-A) 2-for-4, HR
The University of Arizona product hits his fifth homer of the season on a day when the Wildcats could’ve really used his bat. I’m telling you, these dudes always go off during the big college games.
Alex Ramirez, OF NYM (Low-A) 3-for-5, 3B
Not to be confused with the Angels’ teenage prospect with the same name. Ramirez was just added to the St. Lucie roster and the approach needs work. He makes bad swing decisions and is too aggressive. The strikeouts are piling up, but it's evident that he’s an athlete and just needs some time to figure it out. He was part of the Mets 2019 IFA class.
Matt Dyer, OF NYM (Low-A) 3-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI
It’s wild. Do I even need to tell you where Dyer went to school? The University of Arizona. Is there a minor league DFS league out there somewhere? If so, just stack your lineup full of dudes from the four teams that are playing tomorrow.
Darius Vines, RHP ATL (Low-A) 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 10 K
Vines is killing it in Low-A right now with 48 strikeouts in 36 innings and a sub 1.00 WHIP. Vines is the highest drafted player ever out of CSU Bakersfield after attending Yavapai Junior College in Prescott, Arizona. Vines seems like the type that will just grow wherever you put him, and thrive in all different types of environments.
Kingston Liniak, OF DET (Low-A) 3-for-4, HR, 2 2B
Kingston was a fourth round pick of the Tigers in 2018 out of the California prep ranks. Known for his speed and defense, he’s hitting for much more power this year, after topping out at one homer for each of his first two professional seasons, he has six now. He still needs to make more contact to fulfill his quest to become a reserve outfielder, but with a name like Kingston he’s destined for big things.
Will Holland, SS MIN (Low-A) 2-for-5, HR, 2B, 5 RBI
Just realized that between him and Julien the Ft. Myers squad has both parts of the Auburn middle infield. Holland is just coming back from injury and he’s got some pop and speed but strikeouts out way too much. So far nothing has changed.
Edouard Julien, 3B MIN (Low-A) 2-for-3, BB
No stranger to the sheet, Julien is still at it.
Jordan Walker, DH STL (Low-A) 3-for-4, HR
Walker is fully back baby! His homer was an absolute rocket and it was his fourth of the season. He missed about three weeks due to injury and I’m happy to see him going off.
Sam Carlson, RHP SEA (Low-A) 6 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 7 K
Carlson pounded the zone, going six walk less frames. I don’t have velocity readings on hand but from the twitter gifs of his outing that I saw it looked like he was finishing hitters with his curveball and changeup. Encouraging outing for Carlson as he continues to build up innings.
A.J. Vukovich, 3B ARI (Low-A) 2-for-3, HR, BB
Vooch! Or would it be Vouuuuuuuk? Either way we should find out soon enough as the power is very real here. The big fly was his sixth already on the season.
Brandon Lewis, 3B LAD (Low-A) 3-for-3, 2 HR, BB, 5 RBI
A double dong day for the #massivehuman. Wait, that doesn’t really fit anymore as he’s slimmed down a bit. The old Lewis likely would’ve housed a box of Little Debbies in celebration but now maybe he eats that entire box of spinach your wife always buys and forgets about in the fridge that always gets thrown away?
Brayan Buelvas, OF OAK (Low-A) 2-for-5, HR, 2B, 3 RBI
Big night for Buelvas out of the leadoff spot. He’s got some true skills and is one of the more advanced 19 year olds in Low-A. I’m a little worried about the small frame but so far so good.
Tyler Soderstrom, C OAK (Low-A) 2-for-4, 2B, BB
This is a nice, modest way of following up a double dong day. Nice of Soderstrom to not hog the glory on his team and let someone else shine for the day. What a guy!