We have our first pinch hitter of the year! Eddy Almaguer subs in for Matt in High-A as Matt celebrates a birthday. As such, he's out of the running for the The Sheet Iron Mike Award. 

Triple-A

Miguel Andujar, LF NYY (Triple-A) 3-for-5, HR, RBI, 2 R, K

Andujar is raking in Triple-A, and he’s just too good for the level. He’s never been able to recapture the magic of his rookie season, but he’s not been terrible since then from a statistical standpoint. He’s #crushed minor league pitching when he’s been down, and the biggest hurdle for him now is to just stay healthy. He’ll be back in New York at some point, but probably in a bench role.

Vinny Capra, LF TOR (Triple-A) 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB, K, SB

Capra continues to perform in multiple facets of the game. I’ve covered him a lot to begin the year, but he’s among the top two or three guys that have really impressed me despite not previously knowing them. There’s some speed, there’s some power, and we know about the defensive versatility. He’s a walking utility man befitting Tim the Toolman Taylor.

Deivy Grullon, C BOS (Triple-A) 0-for-4, 4 K

A grueling game for Grullon and, like many men before him, he put on the dreaded golden sombrero. It’s been a rough start to the season for him, but outside of 140 at-bats last year, he has a solid track record of hitting.

Daniel Palka, 1B NYM (Triple-A) 1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 3 R

Palka makes the sheet on back-to-back days. Yes, he has power, but he also recorded a throng of walks, and that’s perhaps more impressive. He’s up to .343/.439/.886 in the early going, and while that just isn’t sustainable, there’s no reason why he can’t play his way into last season’s numbers of .256/.364/.472. Palka’s probably a Quad-A guy at this stage of his career, but he might play his way into another big league look if he keeps #crushing.

Carlos Cortes, LF NYM (Triple-A) 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 2 R

Cortes is a new name to the Sheet, but he shouldn’t be an unknown after making the Mets' top 30 list. He’s off to a very slow start to begin the season, but this is the kind of game that snaps cold streaks. He has an average hit tool and pop, so there’s some upside here if he gets a chance. The issue, of course, is that he’s just plain bad in the field and either confined to LF or DH. I’d leave him off your radar.

Royce Lewis, SS MIN (Triple-A) 1-for-4, RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Lewis continues his reign in Triple-A. His OBP is up to .429, his strikeouts are in check, he’s getting balls to the gaps, and he’s stealing bases. He’s putting on a show for St. Paul, and he’s improving his stock with each passing day. Lewis was seen as a top 5-10 prospect by some outlets as recently as 2020, and that’s the kind of upside this man has.

Mark Contreras, CF MIN (Triple-A) 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, K, SB

Contreras is a semi-frequent name on the Sheet, largely because he’s (so far) doubled his home run and stolen base rate year-over-year while maintaining the rest of his metrics from last season. It’s an interesting development that demands more time to see if this is a legitimate breakout for the 27-year-old. It might just be.

Jamie Westbrook, DH DET (Triple-A) 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, 2 BB, 2 K

Westbrook is 26 and a career minor leaguer, but he’s actually been one of the most consistent performers in the minor leagues dating back to 2018. From then on, he’s played every year in both Double-A and Triple-A, hit between .280 and .295, posted an OBP of around .350, recorded double-digit home runs, kept his strikeout rate around 15%, and played all over the field. What gives? And that’s a legitimate question because guys that do this usually get at least one opportunity in the majors, particularly when they’ve been age-appropriate for the level. I welcome any insight.

Oscar Gonzalez, RF CLE (Triple-A) 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, R, 2 K

Gonzalez continues to #crush. The strikeouts weren’t great, but he’s only recorded ten in 60 plate appearances. He still doesn’t walk, and he’s never going to be a high OBP guy, either, but Gonzalez is a future big leaguer. The margin for error is just smaller than most because of his lack of plate discipline.

Oneil Cruz, SS PIT (Triple-A) 2-for-5, RBI, R, K, SB

It’s a start. Cruz has his average up to .200, which is not something I’d normally celebrate, but it’s been a rough go and perhaps things are finally moving in the right direction. T-minus five days until I see him in person.

P.J. Higgins, C CHC (Triple-A) 4-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI

I like Higgins quite a bit because of his ability to get the bat on the ball and his solid defense. He’s gotten a couple small shots with Chicago, but it’s probably just a backup upside. He won’t be relevant in fantasy without an opportunity, but I will not be surprised in the slightest if Higgins keeps popping up on the Sheet.

Matt Swarmer, SP CHC (Triple-A) 5 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

This was Swarmer’s first start of the year, and it was a good one. I’ve seen Swarmer no less than half a dozen times, and I swear he always gets lit up when I’m at the park. He has solid control, but there are serious hard-hit concerns. He gave up 20 homers last year in 89.2 IP. I’ve referred to him as the Iowa Cubs’ Jeremy Guthrie. Both Baltimore and Royals fans will understand that.

Lorenzo Cedrola, RF CIN (Triple-A) 2-for-4, RBI, R, K, SB

Cedrola is something else. He has recorded exactly two hits in nine games this year. He’s only been stopped for one hit once, and that happened on Thursday. He’s hitting .292/.313/.415 for the year, so there’s not a ton of impact here, but I’m genuinely impressed by his bat-to-ball skills and the consistency in which he delivers. He probably won’t be relevant in fantasy, but guys with average hit tools who can also run and play some defense are big leaguers.

Ronald Acuña Jr., RF ATL (Triple-A) 2-for-3, R, BB, K, SB

Acuña is rounding into form, and I continue to be impressed by his mindset on the base paths. He’s going to spend probably another week or two in Gwinnett, and I’m fully expecting some bombs in short order. He’s among the best players in the world and will be a huge boost to fantasy rosters in every format.

Brice Turang, SS MIL (Triple-A) 5-for-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R

Big day for the former top prospect. Nobody doubts his ability to get on base at a decent clip, but he’s shown minimal over-the-fence power since being drafted, and he’s just not a modern-day shortstop. He’ll probably still get a shot at a starting gig, but he only has a modest ceiling, and one that isn’t going to profile for fantasy purposes.

Ethan Small, SP MIL (Triple-A) 5 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 6 K

This was a weird start for Small. He was virtually unhittable, but he put five guys on with free passes, and that’s just not great. His walk rate was slightly high coming into the start, and he’s now up to 12 walks in 18.1 IP. He’s only given up six hits, though, and he’s struck out 24. He’s been dominant when he throws strikes, but I’m mildly concerned at the frequency he’s not. Small has a 0.49 ERA this season, and his career ERA is 1.54. That’s incredible. He’s a buy for me, despite the recent flare up in walks.

Tommy Romero, SP TBR (Triple-A) 3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, BB, 3 K

Not the best start for someone dubbed a sneaky breakout for fantasy purposes this year. Our No.17 prospect on the Rays list, Romero still has some work to do on his secondaries. In this outing he gave up two homers in the first inning, had a lot of traffic on the basepaths in the second and only then got a clean third before he was pulled. Outside of the three straight whiffs by Kyle Stowers in the second he had two total whiffs on the day. Not great bob.

Niko Hulsizer, OF TBR (Triple-A) 0-for-4, 4 K

With more Ks than my TV, Niko Hulsizer earned himself a golden sombrero.

Kyle Bradish, SP BAL (Triple-A) 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, BB, 8 K

It must be tough being a good pitcher in an org where you are overshadowed by two REALLY good pitching prospects. I wouldn’t be surprised if he's in line for a call up at some point this year. Displaying good command in this one attacking hitters vertically and horizontally.

Tyler Nevin, 1B BAL (Triple-A) 3-for-4, 2 2B, HR, R, RBI, SB

His only other extra base hits this year were in a game where he also had both a double and a home run. Just apparently has to round first once and then he has a good game. Had a good amount of success last year for Baltimore in his brief 14 AB stint. Have to imagine another opportunity is there for the taking if he gets going.

Ryan Feltner, SP COL (Triple-A) 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 10 K

Don’t really care what level you’re at unless you're Jacob deGrom rehabbing against the Springfield Cardinals for the 8th time, 10 Ks over 5 innings is good baseball. This performance has made him the PCL leader in strikeouts. Likely a reliever, but is certainly making a play at the Rockies rotation with starts like this.

Ryan Vilade, OF COL (Triple-A) 2-for-3, 2B, R, RBI, 2 BB, SB

The other, Ryan had himself a decent day as well getting on base four times which he has struggled to do a bit this year to this point. He’s gonna need to continue to get on base if the already limited pop isn’t showing up.

Wynton Bernard, OF COL (Triple-A) 3-for-4, 3B, 2 HR, 2 R, 5 RBI, BB

Alright fine Wynton, you win. I have seen your demands to be on the Daily Sheet ™ and apologize for making you wait this long. This isn’t his first good game, but it's the first time he's gotten 11 total bases in a game and that's something I cannot ignore. Hint to anyone who wants Daily Sheet honors, a double dong day plus a triple really grabs the headlines.

Sam Huff, C TEX (Triple-A) 0-5, 5 K

So…. This is *not* good. May be our first platinum sombrero of the year. I am not confident in too many things in fantasy, but what I am confident in is selling all of my Huff shares to the first person I find that still likes his upside. His hit tool is bad, like really bad, can’t hit the ball 500 feet away frequently if you’re not making contact.

Clay Dungan, 2B KC (Triple-A) 2-for-4, HR, 3 R, RBI, 2 BB, K, 2 SB

KC ran all over Memphis yesterday and stole six bags total (MJ got one and Brewer Hicklen got three.) Dungan gets the nod because he got the combo meal while also drawing two walks. He’s in the wrong organization if he wants to break into the bigs as a middle infielder, but gotta have games like this before you worry about that.

Cesar Valdez, SP LAA (Triple-A) 9 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 8 K

First complete game I have seen in the PCL this year. The 37-year-old had himself a night on the bump. Good bounce back after he gave up six runs last time. Efficient and effective it only took him 93 pitches to get the complete game. This isn't relevant to fantasy by any means but we can all be happy that Valdez is still competing well enough into his age 37 season.

Ryan Pepiot, SP LAD (Triple-A) 5 IP, 3 H, 3 BB, 8 K

A pitcher-dominated sheet for me today, Pepiot continues the trend. He got himself a 35% CSW and 12 whiffs between his changeup and fastball. He earned his first win of the year and now sits at or near the top of the leaderboards in the PCL in a number of categories including the second best WHIP, the best average against and the second most strikeouts. I still like him to be a starter at the next level, and starts like this make me feel good about it.

Michael Plassmeyer, SP SFG (Triple-A) 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 7 K

Pepiot set the stage and Plassmeyer responded in kind. I said a few weeks ago I preferred pitchers duels and they gave me one. I am still very intrigued by this lefty and he keeps giving me performances to like. This isn’t a call to go get him, I still think he's emergency depth, but he continues to grab my attention. Outside of his second start, he has 15.1 IP, 3 ER, 5 BB, 15 Ks.

Ryan Weathers, SP SDP (Triple-A) 4 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

April showers bring May flowers and let me tell you, the Weather(s) is heating up. Now don’t get me wrong. The two pitchers above him among plenty of others pitched better yesterday, but Weathers’ bad start makes this outing notable. I hope he continues in that direction.

Nomar Mazara, OF SDP (Triple-A) 2-for-3, 2B, R, BB

Trayce Thompson, OF SDP (Triple-A) 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, K

Being used sparingly in El Paso, Mazara made his fifth appearance for the Chihuahuas. It wasn’t a groundbreaking performance by any means, but he got on base three times. Thompson did the thing again where he hits ball very hard. His story is still the same, he either crushes it or misses a good amount.

Shea Langeliers, C OAK (Triple-A) 0-for-4

I make plenty of comments like “he is just stuck waiting” or “is a trade away” like he actually is completely ready. I don’t think many actually are ever truly ready - see 2021 Kelenic. If he is still stilling with a .300 average and a .400 OBP in June, I will start to actually cry about him not getting called up. For now, I hope he fails, bounces back the next day and succeeds multiple times because that's what the good ones do.

Pedro Leon, OF HOU (Triple-A) 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 K

HEY! We got a hit. Playing in right field today - boy I wish they would just give him on defensive assignment and leave him be for a bit - he got his second homerun. He is now tied for fourth with 22 strikeouts, which isn’t great, but take the win today and hope he continues it.

Double-A

Eduardo Diaz, OF ARI (Double-A), 3-for-6, 2B, 2 R, SO

The leadoff hitter in this high scoring affair did his job getting on base three times, including one double. This three hit day has Diaz up to .310 on the season.

Bryce Jarvis, SP ARI (Double-A), 3.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Jarvis seems to have met his match a bit here in A. He’s not getting shelled constantly or anything, but he’s also not putting up numbers we hope to see. He had nasty stuff that ticked up right before draft time, but doesn’t seem to have that same stuff right now. He’s got a 4.40 ERA with just 9 strikeouts in 14.1 innings.

Garrett Mitchell, OF MIL (Double-A), 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R

This is quite The Sheet run over the last few days for Mitchell. He’s a top 30 overall prospect if he just lifts the ball more. Seems like he has the last few days and the success is rolling in. Hopefully this is the start of a tangible adjustment.

Victor Castaneda, SP MIL (Double-A), 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Looking at his numbers, Castaneda seems to put up days like this fairly frequently. His strikeout numbers have been good, it’s just his penchant for the longball that keeps up from knowing who he is. I’m intrigued though, he’ll be on my list to watch next.

Logan Davidson, SS OAK (Double-A), 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

For a former first round pick who has struggled with hitting the ball, it’s encouraging to see three homers with a .333 batting average through his first 48 ABs.

Wilyer Abreu, OF HOU (Double-A), 2-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, BB, 2 SO

Quite a full game for a guy well on his way to being on this year's edition of Hooth Under The Radar Stars (Assuming they let me make another). I really like what I’ve seen from Wilyer. Could do without the strikeouts, but it is what it is. He’s got some pop, that’s for sure.

Jerar Encarnacion, OF MIA (Double-A), 3-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, BB

So Encarnacion is up to a 10-game hit streak now with 8 of those 10 being multi-hit games. He’s hitting .377 with 5 homers through his first 53 ABs. How he’s avoided The Sheet so long, I’ll never know. I’d blame Matt for having readers spam me with condiment takes, but it just feels more natural to blame Rhys for no apparent reason. I’m not sure. Either way, this mystery of my gross incompetence may never be solved.

Eury Perez, SP MIA (Double-A), 4 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

A friend of mine asked me every day this week if Eury was pitching. I hope he reads The Sheet. This is for him; EURY PITCHED. He did pretty well too. He’s so so so young for the level and the adjustments are still needed, but you can see him getting better and better with every start. This dude is so good.

Nick Loftin, OF KC (Double-A), 2-for-4, HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, BB

So Loftin is an outfielder now. Just realize that. He knocked his second bomb of the year and with his first coming fairly recently we could see a power surge from Loftin.

Cody Bradford, SP TEX (Double-A), 2.1 IP, 6 H, 10 ER, 4 BB, 3 K

Why was he left in so long?

Jared Shuster, SP ATL (Double-A), 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

This outing didn’t have the strikeout flash that his last one did, but it had length. Shuster is getting stretched out and the next time he brings the strikeout stuff to the ballpark it could be fun. For us…the other team will not be having as much fun.

Brandon Williamson, SP CIN (Double-A), 4 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 6 K

So he didn’t give up as many runs, but the command has eluded Williamson since his trade. He’s still got the upside but someone needs to figure out where his strike consistency went.

Moisés Gómez, OF STL (Double-A), 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R

*Copy and pastes yesterday’s blurb* Okay, but jokes aside this dude has 8 bombs already this year. I’m usually slow on the trigger with breakout-types like this. I’m still not on the Dylan Cease train yet. So when I say I’m not adding him it probably means very little.

When asked about it dynasty super expert Eddy Almaguer said: “I think at this point you add him but almost with the expectation that you're going to be dropping him in a month. It's a ‘Just In Case’ add”

Ryan Ward, OF LAD (Double-A), 3-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R

Yesterday Michael Busch had the double dong day, now Ward. Would that count as double double dong days? Or just two separate double dong days back to back? Or since they are different players are the double dong days irrelevant to each other? One more for good measure: Double dong day.

Andy Pages, OF LAD (Double-A), 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, R 2 SO

Believe it or not, and I don’t, this is Pages' first homer of the year. The man has top-notch power and it’s surprising that it took this long for the first.

Anthony Volpe, SS NYY (Double-A), 0-for-2, 2 R, 3 BB

Hey, if he’s gonna be hitless, 3 walks is better than 3 strikeouts.

Ezequiel Tovar, SS COL (Double-A), 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, SB

Well there’s a day for you. Tovar has been pretty consistently making sure he’s on The Sheet. Which is really the only incentive for good performance for Double-A players, I think. Is .304 with a 1.005 OPS in 46 ABs good?

Xzavion Curry, SP CLE (Double-A), 4.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K

It’s so unlike pitchers from Cleveland to be dominant like this. Wait, not it’s not. I have no words really. Curry is a great arm and it’s nice to see him starting again. He came in for relief of Espino his first outing..talk about a day you don’t wanna hit.

Chase Silseth, SP LAA (Double-A), 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

I think we need to start paying attention to this guy. Not pick him up yet, necessarily, but just paying attention. He’s been pretty consistently throwing up really good performances in Double-A.

Cole Henry, SP WAS (Double-A), 3 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

An AFL standout, Henry has really put together some nice performances dating back to last year. Looks like he’s still getting stretched out, but add this to the bucket of nice performances.

Alex Valverde, SP NYM (Double-A), 4 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

For a day when Brett Baty, Fransico Alvarez, and Ronny Mauricio were out of the lineup it’s nice to see someone was providing a spark! Unfortunately for Valverde his ERA is still above 7.

Brandon Walter, SP BOS (Double-A), 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 10 K

Double digit strikeouts usually means pure dominance from a starter. I would say that was the case in this one. Walter is now at 22 strikeouts through 17 innings with a 1.06 ERA. Not a bad first three starts to the year.

High-A

Kyren Paris, SS LAA (High-A) 0-for-2, R, BB, 2 SB

Paris is having a bizarre early start to the year. Through 45 PA he has a 20 BB% and 35 K% with just two XBH and six steals. He’s a prospect that should be valued in the 350-450 range, not a needle mover.

Adam Seminaris, LHP LAA (High-A) 4 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K

Twelve outs, 10 by way of the punchout. Seminaris is a 23-year-old lefty that the Angels plucked in the 5th round of the 2020 draft. This was a piggyback outing where he clearly dominated. His fastball sits about 89 mph but he’s got great control and relies on his changeup for most of the punchouts.

Noelvi Marte, SS SEA (High-A) 1-for-4, 2B, 2 K

Now hitting .231/.362/.410 on the year with a 34 K%. It’s been a slow start for Marte who’s yet to face a pitcher younger than he. The tools to be a stud are there but the adjustment period is clear here. If he continues struggling for a while, there might be a buy low window soon.

Bryce Miller, RHP SEA (High-A) 6 IP, 1 H, 3 BB, 5 K

Miller’s second outing of the year was his best yet. Miller has a pretty big F-U fastball that sits 96 mph and it’s a big reason why it took the other team 4 innings to notch their first hit.

Hunter Bishop, DH SF (High-A) 0-for-3, K

Now hitting .118 in the early going. Drop him. Yes, even in your OBP league.

Luis Matos, CF SF (High-A) 0-for-3

Just 5-for-38 to begin his High-A career. A .167 BABIP points to better times ahead and a 20 K% helps alleviate any major concerns for now.

Cesar Prieto, 3B BAL (High-A) 3-for-4, 2 HR

Double Dong for the lil’ man! Prieto is a 5-foot-9 infielder who defected from Cuba and signed with the Orioles three months ago. He’s 22 and has a reputation for a strong hit tool and eye at the plate. It’s becoming apparent he’s too advanced for this level given his CNS background and he could be a 2023 early contributor. If you’re bored and have space on a squad, worth a flier if you roster 400+ prospects. Just know that it’s a proximity+floor play.

Endy Rodriguez, C PIT (High-A) 2-for-4, K
The switch-hitting catcher was one of my picks early in the offseason for someone who can make a real rise once the season began. I think it was based out of a question around “Who can be the next Dustin Harris”. Despite the solid .820 OPS, the 30 K% and .424 BABIP is a scary combo.

Aaron Zavala, RF TEX (High-A) 0-for-4

I could not have been more in on Zavala in FYPD drafts (yet somehow weirdly ended with zero shares). The good news: In OBP leagues, where I urged everyone to draft him, he’s still looking like he’ll get the memo. He’s walking at a 24 percent clip. The bad news: That’s all he’s doing. He’s 5-for-41 otherwise with just a triple as his only base hit, leaving him with a wonky .122/.333/.171 slash line.

Yasel Antuna, LF WSH (High-A) 1-for-2, 3 BB, K, 2 R

He no longer has the hype of a few years ago but Antuna has slowly morphed into someone with multiple things trending right. He’s using all fields as much as ever this year, hitting fewer groundballs, more line drives and has been an OBP machine this year with, tied for 4th in MiLB (with a bunch of others) with 13 walks. I’m intrigued.

Nasim Nuñez, SS MIA (High-A) 2-for-5, R, RBI, 2 SB

It’s not a stretch to say that Nuñez is the Cristian Pache of the infield. His defense is that good and it’s going to buy him a *ton* of leash. But the bat has not taken a step forward. He’s a 30 power player who’s running into big strikeout issues at the next level (42 K%). He’s got speed (8 SB) but right now his upside is that of a utility bench player.

Dax Fulton, LHP MIA (High-A) 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

The massive 6-foot-7 lefty had a mediocre start but registered a strong 33 CSW%. He’s a FB/CB/CH pitcher who’s two years younger than the average competition so there’s some grace needed. I expect he’ll rise a bit in rankings as he progresses.

Kohl Franklin, RHP CHC (High-A) 2 IP, 1 H, 3 K

Franklin’s sharpest outing yet of the young season. Remember he hadn’t pitched professionally since September 2019 thanks to COVID+injury. He added a few ticks to his fastball in the offseason, jumping to sitting about 95 mph, a big development for him. He’s also got a wicked changeup that has great tumble and fade. It seems like his value is capped given the kid gloves for now.

Ty Madden, RHP DET (High-A) 5 IP, 2 H, ER, 5 K

Madden in the offseason, on his own accord reportedly, lowered his arm slot and added some hop to his fastball and the results have been fantastic. He’s a low key buy right bow that shouldn’t cost you too much.

Rece Hinds, RF CIN (High-A) 0-for-4, 2 K

5-for-38 to start the season with a 47 K%. Chief called, this ain’t it.

Rowdey Jordan, DH NYM (High-A) 4-for-5, 2 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI

I want you to know how hard it was for me to not pull off some obvious puns here. Jordan was an 11th-round pick in 2021 out of Miss. State. He didn’t crack our Mets top 30.

Everson Pereira, CF NYY (High-A) 1-for-4, BB, 2 K
Not a big game or anything, but just highlighting that he’s hitting .311/.426/.444 on the year. Granted, it comes with a .464 BABIP, but at the very least Pereira is shaping up to be someone who’s valuable in OBP leagues with good pop.

Ceddanne Rafaela, CF BOS (High-A) 2-for-5

Still hittin’ and is tied for 4th in MiLB with 21 hits.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand, MIN DH (High-A) 2-for-5, 2 K

Also still hittin’. My advice: Make him a sweetener in a package, this isn’t going to last.

Vaughn Grissom, SS ATL (High-A) 1-for-2, R, BB

Grissom has just two XHB in 59 PA and I’m a bit worried that this is more of a 15 HR bat than a 20+ HR bat. Also, not that any one league should carry any serious weight, but he fell hard in the startup draft of the Highlander Dynasty. I moved him as part of a larger package a couple of days ago and am down to zero shares.

Alexander Ovalles, 1B TB (High-A) 1-for-4, K

Just highlighting Ovalles here not because of this game, but because in deeper leagues (500+ minor leaguers), you should consider adding him. 1.209 OPS, 26 BB%, 20 K%, and perhaps most importantly, a 7.7 SwStr%.

Zac Veen, DH COL (High-A) 3-for-5

It’s been a mixed bag in 2022 for Veen. On one hand, he’s up to 7 steals with a 15 BB% and a solid .777 OPS. THat’s pretty good for a 20-year-old at this level. The bad is his 35 K% and .440 BABIP points that something’s got to give soon.

Single-A

Roberto Campos, OF DET (Single-A) 2-for-4, 3 RBI

Dealing with a bit of a hangover this morning, because who would have guessed drinking all those drinks with Malibu could only go poorly, not me that’s for damn sure. Campos is a prospect that really interested me, and someone I have been enjoying watching when on MiLB.TV because of the power he brings to the table. I think there’s 30 homer upside here.

Izaac Pacheco, SS DET (Single-A) 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB, SB

Productive day for the guy masquerading as a shortstop. I like Pacheco as another possible power bat in the Tiger's system, he’s just not a shortstop. I'm a big fan of Pac Man.

Jeremy Rivas, SS STL (Single-A) 2-for-4, R, SB

Say it with me, Cards Devil Magic. The 19 year-old shortstop, is off to a slow start to start the season, he is young for the level though so you can excuse a bit of it.

Noah Cardenas, 1B MIN (Single-A) 1-for-2, HR, R, RBI, BB

I really liked Cardenas when I would see him at UCLA, even if you could tell he was definitely not a catcher. He’s going to have to mash as a 1B/DH who can moonlight as a catcher to provide any sort of value.

Jordan Groshans, DH TOR (Single-A) 0-for-3, 2 K

There will be a lot of rehabbers down at this level, and just a heads up they normally won’t get full blurbs. I have no idea where I would even put Groshans on a prospect list, which pour one out for the boys doing the Top 500, you could tell me anywhere past 200 and I would agree with you.

John Stankiewicz, RHP MIN (Single-A) 5 IP, H, 2 BB, 9 K

Do the Stankie leg, do the Stankie leg! I miss that era of hip hop, I was never a particularly good  dancer but that didn’t stop this uncoordinated handsome devil from trying. In the past three starts Stankiewicz has posted 16, 15, and 14 swinging strikes, so that means his next one has to be 13, or else we riot in these streets.

Ricky Tiedemann, LHP TOR (Single-A) 5 IP, 4 BB, 8 K

Well he was unhittable yesterday, he just happened to walk everyone. Tiedemann is an interesting prospect to monitor because he had the velo bump, I just want to see how this holds up throughout the season.

Brady House, SS WAS (Single-A) 3-for-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI

Welcome to my House, which is what House said as he was rounding first. Brady House on the season is putting up a super casual .393/.470/.518 which is just whew lawd. Brady House is #good, not that you needed me to tell you that.

Trent Denholm, RHP CLE (Single-A) 1.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

Not what you want to see from the former UC Irvine alumni, at least there were 5 punchouts.

Carson Williams, SS TB (Single-A) 3-for-4, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB

Carson Williiams does not appreciate not being mentioned with the 2021 shortstops, so he’s gonna hit his way into that conversation. Plz Tampa let him get a few innings of work on the mound, I need it.

Dru Baker, OF TB (Single-A) 2-for-5, HR, R, 2 RBI

The former Texas Tech Red Raider is finding his first full season of professional ball is going well. He’s throwing tortillas, probably, I did end up getting those tortillas for stupid cheap, and hitting down in Charleston, South Carolina. South Carolina as a state sucks, I lived there, there is nothing redeeming about South Carolina, boiled peanuts are disgusting.

River Town, OF KC (Single-A) 4-for-4, HR, 2B, R, RBI, BB

Back-to-back games with a jack for River Town, you just love to see that. More of an Ocean City guy myself but who doesn’t like a good weekend on a river.

Eric Cerantolo, RHP KC (Single-A) 3 IP, 2 BB, 4 K

The former Mississippi State pitcher has been quietly pitching well in the Royals org that loves to stockpile college arms. 11.1 Innings of work and 17 punchouts is pretty good if you ask me.

Richard Gallardo, RHP CHC (Single-A) 5 IP, 2 H, BB, 5 K

If shorter pitchers are your thing, may I present Richard Gallardo. There isn’t much room left on the frame to fill out but he’s solidly built, like a fire hydrant. He isn ’t someone who is going to punch out a ton of batters but he is showing he may be a solid back-end option if it all comes together.

Justin Meis, RHP PIT (Single-A) 5 IP, 2 H, 10 K

I wouldn’t even know where to start with that last name for the eastern Michigan alum. I had family that went there so that’s cool. 10 punchouts on the evening is pretty sweet, 66% of his outs were by way of the punchout. He is a bit old for the level but 10 punchouts is 10 punchouts, and I don’t make the rules…or do I?

Mason Black, RHP SF (Single-A) 4 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 8 K

The third rounder out of Lehigh is pitching well, walking 2.1% of the batters he is facing while punching out 38.3% of the batters he is facing on any given night. That is pretty good, you mix that success with good stuff and the Giants fantastic ability to develop pitching and it’s over for the rest of us.

Benny Montgomery, OF COL (Single-A) 0-for-4, 3 K

A golden sombrero for Borat, is not what you want to see.

James Wood, OF SD (Single-A) 1-for-4, 2B

After missing a few games with a wrist injury, James Slangin ’the Wood is back. Welcome back. I can’t wait to get eyes on James Wood, the scouts I talked to mentioned it’s absolutely crazy seeing him.

Maddux Bruns, LHP LAD (Single-A) 2 IP, 4 H, ER, 4 K

I wonder who one of his parents' favorite athletes was? Bruns has been super limited in the amount he’s been allowed to throw by the Dodgers, but apparently, the stuff is bonkers. Those pesky underdog Dodgers and their ability to develop pitching smh.