The High A Central season saw some of the top college draft picks from the 2020 MLB Draft make their full season debut at this level which was different than in years past and helped make it very top heavy.
However the league as a whole seemed to lack depth as it was in some ways the first opportunity for some players to play competitively again after a lost 2020 so some players in the league had already spent time there in 2019. The Quad Cities River Bandits (KC) were the top team in the regular season and they went on to win the High A championship over the Cedar Rapids Kernels (MIN). For the top prospects in the league I used the qualifications of 120 plate appearances and 40 innings pitched.
I hope you enjoy this article as I try to bring you an overview of some of the best talent in the High A Central.
#1 Spencer Torkelson, 3B, Detroit Tigers (West Michigan Whitecaps)
When Spencer Torkelson first got to High A there was a bit of an adjustment phase that he had to go through as he hit only .159 through his first 2 weeks in the High A Central. His early struggles may have come from hitting in the cold combined with the high expectations that come with being the number one overall pick, while also trying to demonstrate the ability to play third base. He quickly righted the ship hitting .415 the rest of the way before earning a promotion to AA. Torkelson has tremendous power to all fields and he has an excellent chance to be the first player to debut in the major leagues among all the players that played in the High A Central this season. He reached base safely in 28 of 31 games at the level, and his best game came on May 29 as he went 3-for-6 with 2 home runs and 6 RBI. He should be a fixture in the middle of the Detroit Tigers lineup for a long time to come.
#2 Jordan Walker, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals (Peoria Chiefs)
Walker was the youngest player to qualify for the list and he was one of the most impressive hitters in the league despite being the youngest. For starters, Walker has a very good eye at the plate to go along with enough bat speed to develop into an elite power hitter. One of the most interesting things about Walker is his instincts as a baserunner, being 6’5”, 220 most guys his size aren’t good runners but the big right handed hitter led the team in triples while finishing 2nd in stolen bases for Peoria despite playing in only 55 games. He hit .214 during his first two weeks since earning a promotion to the High A Central, but he would go on to hit over .300 the rest of the way. He also reached base safely in 47 of his 55 games. His best game came on September 12 when he went 2-for-4 with 2 homeruns and 3 RBI. There’s a good chance his future is as a corner outfielder as he’s such an advanced hitter for his age that his bat could allow him to make it to the majors as soon as 2023. Walker’s power is his calling card and he has the ability to turn into a middle of the lineup hitter with the chance to be a superstar.
#3 Bobby Miller, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers (Great Lakes Loons)
Miller was probably the most dominant pitcher in the High A Central this season and in most of his outings he could have gone deeper except the Dodgers had a strict pitch limit on him. He had one of the best fastballs in the league, as it topped out at 100 a few different times throughout the season. He combines his plus or better fastball with one of the best changeups in the league and he did an excellent job of mixing speeds while throwing strikes consistently allowing him to post a 1.91 ERA. His best outing came on July 2d as he threw 5 no-hit innings as part of a combined no-hitter which was the first ever no-hitter in Great Lakes history. He also struck out 7 batters that day in earning the victory. Miller was promoted to AA in early September and has a good chance to make it to the majors before the end of next season if all goes well.
#4 George Valera, RF, Cleveland Indians (Lake County Captains)
Valera is a very fun player to watch as he has power to all fields with one of the sweetest swings from the left side in the minor leagues. This year the High A Central was full of power hitters and Valera showed that his power is among the best in this league despite being one of the youngest players in the league. He did a good job of reaching base consistently while also showing excellent plate discipline, reaching base 54 times in his 63 games at High A Central before earning a promotion to AA in late August. His best game came on August 4 when he went 2-for-3 with a walk, 2 home runs and 3 RBI. He has the talent to profile near the top or middle of a teams lineup, and is talented enough to make it there before the end of 2022.
#5 Daniel Espino, RHP, Cleveland Indians (Lake County Captains)
Espino owned arguably the best fastball in the High A Central. It usually sat 97 mph or higher in almost every outing and he combined it with one of the best sliders in the league as well. At times Espino struggled with control, but as long as he’s throwing strikes in and around the zone he has the stuff to generate tons of swing and miss which was evidenced by his 16.2 K/9 during his time with Lake County. His best game of the year was his last game of the season on September 18 when he went 6.2 innings with 10 strikeouts, no walks, and only 2 hits allowed. He showed he has the stuff to dominate this level but will be tested even more at AA with the chance to possibly make it to the majors before the end of next season if he can continue to improve his control.
#6 Miguel Vargas, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers (Great Lakes Loons)
Vargas was one of the few players that had played in the Midwest League in 2019 so he was fairly familiar with the High A Central as he’d played in it back when it was Low A. Having returned he was one of the first players to earn a promotion to AA in mid-June. He reached base safely in 31 of 37 games played and had a 26 game hit streak from May 12-June 10 in which he hit .372. There were some questions as to how much power he’d hit for but he showed improvement this season and his hit tool was among the best in the High A Central this season. His best game was on June 6 when he went 3-for-5 falling a single shy of hitting for the cycle to go along with 2 runs batted in. There’s a good chance that he makes it to the majors at some point next season.
#7 Andy Pages, RF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Great Lakes Loons)
Pages impressed in his first full season despite being pushed aggressively having not played any full-season baseball prior to this season while starting at the same level on opening day as Spencer Torkelson. He was one of the youngest players in the league but that didn’t stop him from leading the league in runs scored, home runs, runs batted in, walks, slugging, and OPS. He does an excellent job of making adjustments and has tremendous bat speed which allowed him to 31 home runs in just 120 games. He reached base in 105 of 120 games played and his best game was on July 30th when he went 3-for-4 with a double, 2 home runs, and 5 runs batted in. Pages looks like a future star in the making but he’ll have to continue to prove he can hit more advanced pitching next year at AA as there are still some swing and miss concerns.
#8 Brayan Rocchio, SS, Cleveland Indians (Lake County Captains)
Rocchio is an impressive up the middle talent who’s skills play up better thanks to his outstanding instincts and knowledge of the game. He saw time all over the infield this season and hits from both sides of the plate, he’s significantly better from the left side, but he got more plate appearances from the right side which will allow him to continue to improve from that side. Rocchio has also started to show more power this season which should only improve as he matures and continues to add strength. He earned a promotion to AA at the end of July and put up even better numbers there. Rocchio reached base safely in 49 of 64 games and his best game was on July 13th with a perfect game at the plate going 4-for-4 with 2 doubles and 2 runs batted in. There’s a good chance he could make it to the majors sometime next season with the chance to develop into a very valuable infielder that can switch hit and play all over.
#9 Garrett Mitchell, CF, Milwaukee Brewers (Wisconsin Timberrattlers)
Mitchell is a super exciting left handed hitter with LOUD tools as he is a 70 grade runner with 70 grade raw power which gives him an excellent chance to develop into a superstar someday. There still are questions as to how much power he’ll hit for but he did a good job of showing all 5 tools during his time in the High A Central. He reached base safely in 25 of the 29 games he played at this level before earning a promotion to AA in early July despite missing most of May due to injury, during that time he posted an on-base percentage over .500 and was easily one of the most exciting players in the High A Central. His best game came on July 4th, he went 4-for-6 with 2 homeruns and 6 runs batted in. It should be fun watching him play for the Milwaukee Brewers in a few years as he has the ability to hit near the top of the lineup and really be a star if he can continue to tap into that raw power more consistently.
#10 Logan Allen, LHP, Cleveland Indians (Lake County Captains)
Allen was an outstanding amateur talent having won the gatorade player of the year award back in 2017 as a high schooler and then serving as a member of Team USA’s Collegiate National Team. While at Florida International he was a 2-way player but since becoming a pro his focus has shifted entirely towards pitching and he performed better than some may have expected. He does an excellent job of throwing strikes and mixing speeds thanks to his changeup which was among the best in the High A Central this season. His fastball sat in the 90-93 range but he’s able to paint corners and consistently manipulate the zone getting hitters to chase on close pitches. He will also mix in a slider and a curveball. He posted a 1.58 ERA before being promoted to AA in mid-July. His best game of the season was on July 24th as he tossed 6 shutout innings striking out 9 batters in earning the victory. He has an excellent chance to make it to the majors at some point next season with a chance to make it into their rotation at some point.
#11 Joey Wiemer, RF, Milwaukee Brewers (Wisconsin Timberattlers)
Wiemer probably was the best performer since he made his debut on August 11th. During a 14 game span that started on August 11th which lasted through August 26th he put up a slash line of .434/.500/.925 going 23 for 53 with 7 home runs. He also reached base safely in 31 of 34 games while recording an extra base hit in more than the half games he played which helped him to a league high .719 slugging percentage while also hitting .336 during his time in the High A Central. His swing is geared for power and it’s an all or nothing type swing which leads to plenty of strikeouts but will also produce plenty of homeruns. Wiemer has an excellent power and speed combo as homered 13 times during that span and was also able to steal on 8 of 10 attempts. His arm got plus or better grades and was probably the best in the league. Wiemer will just need to continue to make contact and cut down on his swing and miss as he continues to progress through the minors in order to get a shot at the majors in the near future, but he has shown the ability to be a star in his first full season.
#12 Dillon Dingler, C, Detroit Tigers (West Michigan Whitecaps)
Dingler was considered by many scouts and evaluators to be one the best college catchers in the 2020 draft and he picked up right where he’d left off prior to his collegiate season ending abruptly in 2020 due to the coronavirus as he was easily the top catching prospect in the High A Central. He was one of the fastest players to reach AA earning a promotion in mid-June, and was easily one of the best defensive catchers in the league if not the best. He recorded a perfect fielding percentage during his time in the High A Central while showing plenty of athleticism and arm strength behind the plate. Dingler reached base safely in 27 of 32 games, recording his best game on June 3rd as he went 3-for-5 with 2 doubles, a home run, and 5 runs batted in. Dingler has the talent to develop into a special all-around catcher that moves better than most catchers, reminding some of JT Realmuto.
#13 Eddys Leonard, INF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Great Lakes Loons)
Leonard really impressed this season having been an under the radar prospect prior to the season and he offers plenty of defensive versatility seeing time at 2nd base, shortstop, and 3rd base, and center field. He’s more than just a defensive player as he put up a very impressive slash line of .299/.375/.530 during his time in the High A Central. Leonard is an above average runner but it’s his raw power that has many excited about his game although he’ll have to cut down on the strikeouts as he continues to develop. He reached base safely in 33 of 41 games with his best game coming on August 29th as he went 4-for-5 with 3 home runs and 4 runs batted in. He is more than likely still a couple years away from the show with a bigger challenge coming next season as he continues to face more advanced pitching at AA but he has the upside to be a star.
#14 Malcom Nunez, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals (Peoria Chiefs)
Nunez had played in the Low A Midwest League in 2019 as an 18 year old and struggled to hit but quickly proved that he was up for the challenge in the new High A Central despite being one of the youngest players in the league. He hit so well that he quickly earned a promotion to AA near the end of June. Nunez does an excellent job of hitting to all fields while demonstrating the ability to barrel balls consistently. He reached base safely in 28 of 35 games including an 11 game hit streak, his best game was on June 2nd as he had a perfect day at the plate going 3-for-3 with a double, triple, and 3 runs batted in. There are some questions about where he’ll end up defensively but he has the ability to develop into a special hitter that could be a middle of the lineup run producer for quite some time.
#15 Jose Tena, SS, Cleveland Indians (Lake County Captains)
Tena is a super talented shortstop that was one of the youngest players in the High A Central. He offers an excellent power/speed combo (16 HR, 10 SB) from the left side with a very good feel for hitting and actually hit for a higher average than both of his highly regarded teammates George Valera and Brayan Rocchio. Tena led Lake County in runs scored, hits, doubles, homeruns, runs batted in, and total bases in just his first full season. He also reached base safely in 80 of 107 games with his best game coming on May 14th as he went 3-for-5 with a double, 2 homeruns, and 4 runs batted in. At times Tena will struggle with breaking balls but he has enough bat speed to make pitchers pay when they leave the ball up in the zone so he could develop into an everyday shortstop with the potential to hit 20+ home runs regularly.
#16 Jordan Diaz, 3B, Oakland Athletics (Lansing Lugnuts)
Diaz was one of the top hitters in the High A Central while also being one of the younger players at the level. He put up a slash line of .288/.337/.483 while leading the Lugnuts in hits, doubles, home runs, runs batted in, batting average, and slugging percentage. Diaz does an excellent job of hitting to all fields and has shown power to all fields as well while showing the ability to make consistent contact while posting a low strikeout percentage. His best game was on May 20th as he went 3-for-5 with a home run and 4 runs batted in. Diaz reached base safely in 70 of the 90 games he played. There are some questions about his defense at 3rd base and as to whether or not he’ll end up with enough power to develop into an above average everyday corner outfielder if he ends up there, but he’s young so there’s still plenty of time for him to answer these questions. His overall hitting ability is enticing and worth keeping an eye on.
#17 Nick Loftin, SS, Kansas City Royals (Quad Cities River Bandits)
Loftin was the 32nd overall pick in 2020 and was known for his smooth defense as a shortstop with Baylor. He continued to show his solid defense at shortstop but also saw time at both 2nd base and 3rd base while reaching base safely in 78 of 90 games which included a 17 game hit streak from July 14th through August 4th in which he put up a slash line of .333/.390/.573. Loftin ranked in the top 3 on his Quad Cities team which was the best team in the High A Central in runs, hits, doubles, triples, walks, runs batted in, batting average, and slugging percentage. His best game came on August 1st as he went 5-for-6 while hitting a walk off homerun to complete the cycle, he also drove in 3 runs and scored 4 runs. He has the chance to be a very solid major leaguer that offers plenty of defensive versatility with a good feel for hitting.
#18 Reese Olson, RHP, Detroit Tigers (West Michigan Whitecaps)
Olson was one of my favorite pitchers to watch this season in the High A Central. He was relatively unknown as a 14th rounder from the 2018 draft heading into the season but he quickly showed why he was a top 30 prospect for both the Milwaukee Brewers and the Detroit Tigers (He came over in the trade for left-handed reliever Daniel Norris) as he simply attacks hitters with a solid 4-pitch mix. His fastball sits around 94 with a slider and curveball that have a chance to develop into above average pitches which could give him a chance to develop into a starting pitcher although there are some concerns with the effort in his delivery. Olson had 10 starts in which he went 5 or more innings while allowing 2 earned runs or less during his time in the High A Central before earning a promotion to AA in Mid-August. His best start was his last start at High A on August 14th when he went 5 shutout innings while striking out a season high 10 batters.
#19 Carson Taylor, C, Los Angeles Dodgers (Great Lakes Loons)
Taylor was drafted as a draft eligible sophomore that was taken in the 4th round in 2020 which would have made him a junior this season (he’s 3 months younger than 2021 #1 pick Henry Davis) however he spent this season at High A against much better pitchers than even the top college hitters faced this spring on a weekly basis. He easily proved why he was a coveted pick as a switch hitter that displays more power from the right side (8 of his 9 home runs were hit from that side) while hitting for a much better average from the left side (.323 vs. 262) however his on base percentage was split pretty evenly (.371 as a RHH vs. .365 as a LHH). Taylor ranked 3rd in runs and hits for Great Lakes while only playing in 79 games in which he reached base safely in 65 of those games while putting up a slash line of .278/.371/.433. His best game was on June 22nd as he scored 3 runs while having a perfect day at the plate going 4-for-4 with a walk and a solo homerun. There are some questions about his ability to be an everyday catcher as his arm is considered below average.
#20 Ethan Elliott, LHP, San Diego Padres (Fort Wayne Tincaps)
Elliott was a relatively unknown prospect as a 10th round senior sign out of Division II Lincoln Memorial (TN) in 2019 and without a season in 2020 he didn’t get to show his ability in a full season until this year when he made his High A debut. Since his debut he was one of the best pitchers in the High A Central and although he was older than most of the prospects at this level he wasted no time in earning a promotion to AA by mid July. He has a nice (6’3”, 180) build for a pitcher and continued to show above average control of his 3-pitch mix which included one of the best changeups in the minors to go along with a low 90’s fastball and slider, he showed the ability to succeed with below average velocity thanks to deception in his delivery combined with the ability to mix speeds efficiently while showing very good command. In over half his starts he went at least 5 innings while allowing 2 earned runs or less with his best start coming on May 13th as he went 6 shutout innings while striking out 13 batters and only allowing one hit.
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Masyn Winn, SS, St. Louis Cardinals (Peoria Chiefs)
Winn was the 2nd youngest player to qualify for the list and although he might not have put up loud numbers during his time with Peoria, he did impress in his first full season in reaching High A by the end of the year. He showed 3-4 above average tools at times during his time with Peoria, and he was easily one of the better defensive shortstops in the league thanks to his arm which is easily one of the best in all of minor league baseball. Winn also showed he can hit home runs against more advanced pitchers while wreaking havoc on the base paths as he was successful on 16 of 19 attempts. His best game was on July 28th when he went 2-for-5 with a triple, a homerun, and 2 runs batted in. He will more than likely start next season back in Peoria but his time spent there this season will only help him as he continues to develop into an everyday shortstop.
Asa Lacy, LHP, Kansas City Royals (Quad Cities River Bandits)
Lacy was the 4th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft and he came into the season with very high expectations as an arm that could move quickly having been one of the best pitchers in college baseball. He struggled with his control posting a 7.1 BB/9 over 52 IP, but his stuff inside the zone still generated tons of swing and miss (33% of his strikes) and it was still some of the best stuff in the league. He only recorded 2 outings in which he went 5+ innings while allowing 2 earned runs or less with his best game coming on July 3rd when he went 6 innings allowing only 1 earned run while striking out 9 batters while allowing only 1 walk. Now that his focus this off-season will be on improving his command and control, look for him to bounce back in a big way as Lacy is a player with a strong work ethic who still has all of the talent and ability to develop into an elite pitcher.
Joe Gray Jr., CF, Milwaukee Brewers (Wisconsin Timberattlers)
Gray is a super exciting player that at times showed 5-tool ability while having an excellent first full season after having struggled in the past in short-season leagues. When Gray is at his best he shows the ability to be a plus defender in center field to go along with a plus or better arm that would allow him to play in right field if necessary. As a hitter he shows plenty of power giving him a chance to hit 25 or more home runs regularly someday with the speed to also steal at least 20 bases a year. This season he was excellent on the base paths going 23-for-26 in stolen bases while putting up a slash line of .252/.355/.499 to go along with 20 home runs over 110 games between both Low A and High A. Gray struggled to hit consistently once he got to High A but he still showed plenty of promise in game with his best stretch while at High A being from July 17th- August 4th when he hit safely in 13 of 14 games which also included 5 multi hit games putting up a slash line of .365/.424/.615. There are some swing and miss concerns but it seems that his drop off at the end of the season was a result more from fatigue as he seemed to put up close to the same strikeout rate before his end of the season struggles.
Alexander Canario, CF, Chicago Cubs (South Bend Cubs)
Canario was one of the biggest names that the Cubs acquired as part of their trades at the trade deadline having come over from the San Francisco Giants as part of the Kris Bryant trade. Canario impressed in his first full season making it from Low A to High A while also showing big time power with the chance to develop into a 30 plus home run type of hitter although it does come with some swing and miss concerns. He stole 21 bases this season as well although there are some questions as to how good of a base stealer he is overall as he was only successful 6 of 11 times while at High A. Despite hitting just .224 while with South Bend he managed to reach base safely in 52 of his 65 games with his best game coming on August 24th as he went 2-for-6 with 2 home runs and 6 runs batted in. Canario has the makings of an everyday power hitting corner outfielder with enough athleticism to possibly stick in centerfield. If he can improve on his ability to hit for average he could be in for a big year next year.
Felix Valerio, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers (Wisconsin Timberattlers)
Valerio seems like somewhat of an under the radar prospect as a 5’7”, 165 right handed hitter from the Dominican that came over from the New York Mets as part of the trade for Keon Broxton. He was one of the youngest players in the High A Central after earning a promotion from Low A mid-August in just his first full season. Back in 2019 when he made his stateside debut he showed an excellent feel for hitting and stealing bases but this year he showed that power hitting is starting to become a part of his game as he hit 11 home runs and 37 doubles (5 HR and 13 doubles in just 29 games at High A) while showing the ability to make consistent contact. Valerio also stole 31 bases while posting an almost identical slugging percentage at both levels. He should be able to prove his hitting ability next year at this level as his slight dip in batting average was more than likely a result of fatigue which usually happens to most players in their first full season near the end of August all in all he put up an impressive slash line of .290/.401/.468 over his first full season.
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Eury Perez, LHP, Miami Marlins (Beloit Snappers)
Perez was one of the most exciting pitchers in the High A Central this season despite being the youngest player in the High A Central all year and he would have been right near the top of this list had he qualified for innings. At a listed size of 6’8”, 200 most teenage pitchers his age struggle to have good mechanics as the majority are still learning how their body works, Perez is the exception as he looks incredibly smooth and does a great job of commanding the strike zone while throwing strikes consistently, where at times it seems like he’s simply toying with much older hitters when he’s on. His fastball has topped out at 97 and he does an exceptional job of mixing speeds with his changeup (which honestly could have been the best changeup in the High A Central), and he also uses a curveball that has a nice vertical break which all help lead to plenty of strikeouts and usually weak contact. Perez had his best game on August 28th when he went 4.2 innings allowing 0 hits on just 1 walk while striking out 7 batters. He looks like one of those pitchers you're fortunate to see maybe once every 20 years, if you're lucky, so If you get an opportunity to see him do it because he probably won’t be there for long next season.
Robert Hassell III, RF, San Diego Padres (Fort Wayne Tincaps)
Hassell was considered to be the best pure hitter among all prep players in last year’s draft class and he was the top high school player taken in the 2020 MLB Draft. He quickly showed why by putting up a slash line of .323/.415/.482 at Low A before earning a promotion to High A at the end of August. He reached base safely in 14 of his 18 games and had his best game on September 1st when he went 3-for-6 with 3 home runs and 5 runs batted in. Hassell has shown why there’s tons of excitement with him as he stole 34 bases this season to go along with power that is continuing to improve while demonstrating the ability to play high caliber defense in center field. This exciting left handed hitter showed this season why he has a chance to be the top hitting prospect in the High A Central next season and he’s only getting better.
Player to keep an eye on (Sleeper)
Maikel Garcia, SS, Kansas City Royals (Quad Cities River Bandits)
Garcia is a very advanced hitter for his age, he shows excellent plate vision and discipline with the feel to hit to all fields. He might not get a lot of attention currently as he doesn’t hit for a ton of power at the moment but he has a good feel for stealing bases and drawing walks and he’s a very solid defensive shortstop who doesn’t strike out a lot. I wouldn’t be surprised if he starts tapping into more power as he continues to mature since he has excellent bat to ball skills and has actually shown the ability to hit for power to the opposite field. During his time with Quad Cities he reached base in 46 of 51 games with his best game being Game 2 of the High A Central Championship series in which he went 2-for-2 with 3 walks, a home run, 2 runs batted in and 3 runs scored.
BONUS NAMES TO KEEP AN EYE ON THAT JUST MISSED
Chicago Cubs (South Bend Cubs)
Yohendrick Pinango, OF DJ Herz, LHP Nelson Velazquez, OF Ryan Jensen, RHP
Cincinnati Reds (Dayton Dragons)
Matt McLain, SS Allan Cerda, OF Mat Nelson, C Christian Roa, RHP
Cleveland Indians (Lake County Captains)
Jhonkensy Noel, 3B Bryan Lavastida, C Xzavion Curry, RHP Tanner Burns, RHP
Detroit Tigers (West Michigan Whitecaps)
Colt Keith, 3B Keider Montero, RHP Gage Workman, SS Beau Brieske, RHP
Kansas City Royals (Quad Cities River Bandits)
Jeison Guzman, SS Will Klein, RHP Angel Zerpa, LHP Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B
Los Angeles Dodgers (Great Lakes Loons)
Jorbit Vivas, 2B/3B Leonel Valera, SS Brandon Lewis, 3B Landon Knack, RHP
Miami Marlins (Beloit Snappers)
Griffin Conine, OF Kameron Misner, OF Conor Scott, OF Zach McCambley, RHP
Milwaukee Brewers (Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)
Sal Frelick, OF Carlos Rodriguez, OF Freddy Zamora, SS Justin Jarvis, RHP
Minnesota Twins (Cedar Rapids Kernels)
Yunior Severino, 2B Blayne Enlow, RHP Matt Canterino, RHP Edouard Julien, 2B
Oakland Athletics (Lansing Lugnuts)
Michael Guldberg, OF Lawrence Butler, 1B Jonny Butler, OF Yerdel Vargas, 2B
San Diego Padres (Fort Wayne TinCaps)
Euribiel Angeles, INF Agustin Ruiz, OF Tirso Ornelas, OF Brandon Valenzuela, C
St. Louis Cardinals (Peoria Chiefs)
Alec Burleson, OF Jhon Torres, OF Wilfredo Periera, RHP Nathanel Heredia, LHP