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Arizona Diamondbacks top 50 prospects
Arizona Diamondbacks top 50 prospects Updated: 9/11/19 (2019 draft picks added) Preface: each list is done at the time of the update, and each list is fluid, so players could be adjusted at any time. 1. Kristian Robinson Age: 18 (12/11/2000)Position: OutfieldCurrent level: Low-AProjected arrival: 2022 One of the top prospects in the 2017 international signing class, Robinson has been everything advertised thus far, working up to Kane County by the end of the season and giving the Diamondbacks a formidable outfield trio at the top of their prospect list, with each likely in heavy discussion for top 50 overall prospect lists. 2. Alek Thomas Age: 19 (4/28/2000)Position: OutfieldCurrent level:…
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Minor League Baseball Daily Thread for July 16th, 2019
Though there were some big games on the offensive side of the ball, Monday was a day for pitching with a near-perfect game that was still a no-hitter and a half-dozen pitchers that went 8 innings or more on the night in minor league baseball. Hitters AAA Arismendy Alcantara, Syracuse, 4-4, 4 R, 3 RBI, BB, 3B, HR Jaylin Davis, Rochester, 3-4, 3 R, 4 RBI, BB, K, HR Isan Diaz, New Orleans, 3-4, R, 2 RBI, BB, K Danny Espinosa, Syracuse, 3-7, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 K, 2B, HR Nick Franklin, Salt Lake, 3-4, 2 R, BB, K, 2B Trent Grisham, San Antonio, 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI,…
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Minor League Baseball Daily Thread for July 15th, 2019
A near-perfect game in the big leagues was just an example of the tremendous pitching performances throughout minor league baseball on Sunday. Minor League Baseball Statistical Leaders Overall AVG: Corban Joseph .393, Yonathan Daza .372, David Frietas .365, Luis Robert .354, Yadiel Hernandez .347HR: Kevin Cron 29, Adam Duvall 27, Yasmany Tomas/Sam Hilliard 26, Bobby Bradley/Kyle Tucker/Mason Martin/Brian O’Grady 24SB: Nick Heath 46, Khalil Lee 38, Reggie Pruitt 36, Johneshwy Fargas 35, Brock Deatherage/Vidal Brujan 34ERA: Casey Mize 0.92, MacKenzie Gore 0.96, Damon Jones 1.34, Logan Gilbert 1.69, Alex Fagalde 1.72IP: Jack Wynkoop 117, Tommy Parsons 113, Hector Noesi/Steven Moyers 112, James Marvel 111 1/3SO: Ljay Newsome 128, Joe Ryan/Jeff…
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Minor League Baseball Daily Thread for July 14th, 2019
Saturday’s minor league baseball action was a bit topsy-turvy with AAA hitting numbers still being wild, but the majority of the crazy run environments coming from the International League and the top pitching performances at the level coming from the Pacific Coast League. Let’s take a look at the rest of the top performers from Saturday’s action: Hitters AAA Jake Elmore, Indianapolis, 3-4, 2 R, RBI, 2B Gavin Lux, Oklahoma City, 3-7, 3 R, RBI, K, 3B, HR Jonathan Morales, Gwinnett, 3-4, 2 R, RBI, BB Sheldon Neuse, Las Vegas, 3-4, 3 R, RBI, BB, K, 2 2B, HR Brian O’Grady, Louisville, 3-5, 3 R, 8 RBI, 2 K, 2…
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Minor League Baseball Daily Thread for July 13th, 2019
On a night when the Angels paid an incredible, emotional tribute to Tyler Skaggs, minor league baseball didn’t have a similar emotional hook, but there were many tremendous performances to note on Friday. Hitters AAA Billy Burns, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 3-4, 2B, 3B Adam Duvall, Gwinnett, 3-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, K, 2B, HR Austin Hays, Norfolk, 3-5, 3 R, 5 RBI, K, 2 2B, HR Yadiel Hernandez, Fresno, 4-5, 4 R, 3 2B Sean Kazmar, Jr., Gwinnett, 3-4, 2 R, RBI, 2 2B Brennon Lund, Salt Lake, 3-5, RBI, 2 2B Jose Marmolejos, Salt Lake, 3-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB, K, HR Rafael Ortega, Gwinnett, 3-5, 3 R, 2 RBI,…
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Minor League Baseball Daily Thread for July 12th, 2019
Major League Baseball played the first game after the All-Star break and minor league baseball was back to a full schedule on Thursday, giving plenty of options for top performers on the day! Hitters AAA Jaycob Brugman, Tacoma, 3-5, 2 R, RBI, 2 K, 2B, HR Yonathan Daza, Albuquerque, 3-5, 2 R, RBI, K, 2 2B Steven Duggar, Sacramento, 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, K, 2B, SB Adam Haseley, Lehigh Valley, 3-6, 2 R, RBI, BB, K, 2B, HR Alex Jackson, Gwinnett, 4-5, 3 R, 6 RBI, K, 2B, 2 HR Jack Lopez, Gwinnett, 3-5, R, 2 RBI, BB, HR Danny Mendick, Charlotte, 4-5, 3 R, K, 2B Rafael…
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Starting 9: Improving the MLB All-Star break
The American League won a very tight MLB All-Star game Tuesday night. This followed a tremendously exciting Home Run Derby and Futures Game. This is exactly what the league wants for exposure for the game, but it’s getting little press outside baseball circles that normally would give coverage. How can it be fixed? Look way before MLB All-Star week MLB All-Star week certainly has its stuff to deal with, and we’ll explore those things coming up, but before we even touch the game itself, we need to look at how the rosters are formulated. MLB changed All-Star voting this season with fan voting to get to the top 3, then…
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Minor League Baseball Daily Thread for July 11th, 2019
The AAA and Eastern League All-Star games highlighted Wednesday night, which led to a light schedule of games at the upper levels of minor league baseball, but there are plenty of excellent performances to highlight: Hitters AAA No hitters qualified AA Rayder Ascanio, Springfield, 3-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, SB Dylan Carlson, Springfield, 3-5, 2 R, BB, SB Zach McKinstry, Tulsa, 3-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B Buddy Reed, Amarillo, 4-4, RBI, 2B, 3B High-A Luis Alejandro Basabe, Visalia, 3-3, R, RBI, BB Oswaldo Cabrera, Tampa, 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, K, 2 2B, SB Jeremy Eierman, Stockton, 3-5, 2 R, BB Mickey Gasper, Tampa, 3-3, R, 3 RBI,…
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Minor League Baseball Daily Thread for July 10th, 2019
Major League All-Stars played to an exciting conclusion Tuesday evening, and in spite of a limited schedule of games, minor league baseball saw some impressive performances on Tuesday as well! Hitters AAA No games scheduled AA Mitch Nay, Chattanooga, 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, K, 2 2B, HR Abraham Toro, Corpus Christi, 3-5, 2 R, RBI, 2 K, 2B, HR Riley Unroe, Mississippi, 3-3, R, BB, SB Mikey White, Midland, 4-5, R, 3 RBI, 2 2B High-A Devin Hairston, Carolina, 3-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, 3B, HR Reece Hampton, Lakeland, 3-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2 3B, SB Pat McInerney, Carolina, 3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2B, HR…
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Minor League Baseball Daily Thread for July 9th, 2019
As MLB All-Stars enjoyed their Home Run Derby, minor league baseball had their own big games on Monday night. Let’s take a look at the top performers: Hitters AAA No games scheduled AA No hitters qualified High-A Luis Alejandro Basabe, Visalia, 4-5, RBI Keith Curcio, Salem, 4-6, 3 R, BB, K, 2 2B Mario Feliciano, Carolina, 3-4, 3 RBI, 2 2B, 3B Brewer Hicklen, Wilmington, 4-8, 2 R, RBI, 2B, 2 SB Nick Pratto, Wilmington, 3-6, R, 2 RBI, BB, K, 3B Curtis Terry, Down East, 3-3, 2 R, RBI, 2B, HR Low-A Ivan Herrera, Peoria, 3-4, R, 2 RBI, BB, K, 2B John Jones, Beloit, 5-6, R, RBI, K…
