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Baseball America Prospect Report -- April 11, 2019



Matt Manning, RHP, Tigers. The Tigers’ No. 2 prospect spun a gem for Double-A Erie. He didn’t allow a baserunner until a hit in the fifth. The righthander went seven scoreless while matching a career high 10 strikeouts.

Hans Crouse, RHP, Rangers. Crouse was dealing for Class-A Hickory, striking out nine batters across five innings. The Rangers’ top prospect closed out his start by recording 12 consecutive outs. While he still has many levels to climb, Crouse has the makings of becoming a front-line starter.

Brendan McKay, LHP, Rays. The lefthander tossed 4 1/3 innings for Double-A Montgomery, striking out a career high 11 batters. The Rays’ No. 3 prospect is also off to a solid start with the bat, hitting a .273/.385/.364 thus far.

Oscar Gonzalez, OF, Indians. The Indians’ No. 22 prospect had a four-hit day for high Class A Lynchburg. He had three base knocks including an RBI double and a walk. He is now batting .438/.438/.594.

Desmond Lindsay, OF, Mets. After a four hit day on Tuesday, Lindsay recorded four walks with a single and a run scored for high Class A St. Lucie on Wednesday. The Mets’ No. 11 prospect is now batting .286/.444/.333.

Michael Baumann, RHP, Orioles. The Orioles’ No. 21 prospect recorded 10 strikeouts over five scoreless innings for high Class A Frederick. Baumann had 5.73 strikeouts per nine innings for high Class A last season and didn’t record more than six strikeouts in any start for the club.

Yordan Alvarez, 1B/LF, Astros. Alvarez homered for the fifth time in six games for Triple-A Round Rock. He hit two doubles and drove in four runs as well. Although he may not have a positional fit in Houston at the moment, the offensive-minded Alvarez has a chance to mash his way to the big leagues sooner rather than later.

Spencer Howard, RHP, Phillies. Howard tossed six scoreless innings for high Class A Clearwater. The Phillies’ No. 7 prospect gave up three hits, one walk and collected five strikeouts. One of the best arms in Philadelphia’s system, Howard will have to continue to throw more strikes in order to have success against advanced hitters in the upper minors.

Shed Long, 2B, Mariners. Long had a four-hit day for Triple-A Tacoma, including a home run in the ninth inning. He collected three RBI, scored twice and walked once. The offensive-minded Long is now batting .407/.467/.556.

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TEAMCLASSPLAYER, POSABRHBIAVGNotes
ARIAAChisholm, Jazz SS3112.056HR (1), BB (4)
ARIAAEllis, Drew 3B3010.133BB (4)
ARIAASmith, Pavin 1B3112.176HR (1), BB (7)
ARIAAVarsho, Daulton C4120.214
ARIAAWilson, Marcus CF3000.167BB (2)
ARIAAYoung, Andy PH1000.350
ARIAAALeyba, Domingo SS4010.3212B (2), BB (1)
ARIAAAWidener, Taylor P1000.000
ARIHiAMcCarthy, Jake CF4010.182BB (3), SB (3)
ARILoAThomas, Alek CF3000.053BB (6)
ARILoAYerzy, Andy C4000.077
ARIMAJKelly, Carson C3000.250
ARIMAJLopez, Yoan P0000--
ATLAAAlexander, CJ DH4021.3082B (1), BB (3)
ATLAADidder, Ray-Patrick SS2110.200BB (5), SB (2), CS (2)
ATLAAPache, Cristian CF4124.2612B (3)
ATLAAWaters, Drew RF5122.333
ATLHiAContreras, William C4121.333BB (4)
ATLHiAJenista, Greyson RF4000.200BB (4)
ATLHiARamos, Jeffrey LF5022.3333B (1)
BALAABannon, Rylan PH-3B1000.286
BALAADiaz, Yusniel CF4021.2172 2B (2)
BALAAMcKenna, Ryan LF4010.250
BALAAAMountcastle, Ryan 1B4112.160BB (3)
BALAAAStewart, DJ LF4211.227HR (1), BB (5)
BALLoAEncarnacion, Jean Carlos 3B3010.2002B (1), BB (2)
BALLoAGrenier, Cadyn SS4000.167BB (6)
BALLoAHall, Adam 2B4021.2112B (2), SB (2)
BOSHiACastellanos, Pedro 1B4011.143SB (1)
BOSHiADuran, Jarren CF4110.444SB (2)
BOSLoACasas, Triston 1B4111.158HR (1), BB (5)
BOSLoAHowlett, Brandon 3B4220.2112B (2), BB (1)
CHCAAHoerner, Nico SS5010.235
CHCAAPereda, Jhonny C2100.0772 BB (5)
CHCAAYoung, Jared LF-1B5011.217CS (1)
CHCHiAAdeman, Aramis SS3000.100
CHCHiAAmaya, Miguel DH3010.2272B (3)
CHCHiAHerron, Jimmy CF4010.160SB (2)
CHCLoAVelazquez, Nelson CF5130.333
CINAAFriedl, T.J. RF4010.2612B (1)
CINAAIsabel, Ibandel 1B4111.316HR (1)
CINAASiri, Jose CF4000.286
CINAAStephenson, Tyler C4000.267
CINAATrammell, Taylor LF4020.316SB (1)
CINAAAAquino, Aristides RF5111.2192B (3)
CINHiAIndia, Jonathan 3B3220.2502B (1), BB (4)
CINLoABautista, Mariel CF4000.261CS (2)
CINLoAMartinez, Juan 3B3010.381CS (1)
CINLoASpillane, Bren 1B4000.280
CLEAAClement, Ernie SS5010.111
CLEAAJohnson, Daniel RF3000.250BB (4)
CLEAAABradley, Bobby 1B3000.238BB (3)
CLEAAAChang, Yu 2B4010.136
CLEAAAMercado, Oscar LF3000.174BB (4)
CLEHiAGonzalez, Oscar LF5142.4382B (3)
CLEHiAJones, Nolan 3B4200.227BB (6)
CLELoAFreeman, Tyler SS4220.2312B (3), BB (5)
CLELoAHolmes, Quentin CF4000.217BB (2)
COLAABoswell, Bret PH1011.263
COLAABowden, Ben P0000--
COLAAFernandez, Vince RF4000.115
COLAANevin, Tyler 1B4000.200
COLAAAHilliard, Sam RF5222.2332B (4)
COLAAALambert, Peter P2010.500
COLAAAMundell, Brian PH-1B2010.357
COLAAARamos, Roberto 1B4122.3462B (2)
COLHiAVilade, Ryan SS3000.310BB (4)
COLLoALavigne, Grant 1B3110.2082B (3), BB (3), CS (1)
COLLoAMacIver, Willie DH3123.429HR (4), BB (2)
COLLoAMontano, Daniel CF4000.269
COLLoAVavra, Terrin SS4120.3872B (3)
CWSAAAdolfo, Micker DH4000.125
CWSAABooker, Joel LF3010.235
CWSAAGonzalez, Luis CF2000.0912 BB (3), SB (1)
CWSAARivera, Laz SS4000.000
CWSAARutherford, Blake RF4010.100SB (1)
CWSAASheets, Gavin 1B4110.100
CWSAAACollins, Zack C4100.286BB (2)
CWSAAAZavala, Seby 1B4212.300HR (1), BB (1)
CWSLoABush, Bryce 3B3001.200
CWSLoAWalker, Steele CF3010.286BB (3), CS (1)
CWSMAJJimenez, Eloy LF4010.2552B (1)
DETAAAlcantara, Sergio SS3120.3502B (2)
DETAARogers, Jake DH4011.167
DETAAACameron, Daz RF3021.348BB (4)
DETAAACastro, Willi SS4010.368
DETAAALugo, Dawel 3B2100.333BB (4)
DETAAAWoodrow, Danny DH5000.227
DETHiAClemens, Kody 2B3000.143BB (4)
DETHiADeatherage, Brock CF3000.111SB (4), CS (1)
DETLoAMcMillan, Sam C4110.231
DETLoAMeadows, Parker CF4010.130SB (1)
DETLoAPerez, Wenceel SS5000.138
DETMAJStewart, Christin LF4010.175
HOUAAMatijevic, J.J. 1B4000.087
HOUAAToro, Abraham 3B4121.231BB (2)
HOUAAAAlvarez, Yordan 1B4234.3852 2B (2), HR (5), BB (5)
HOUAAAStraw, Myles CF4021.3002B (2), BB (4)
HOUAAATucker, Kyle LF4100.080BB (1)
HOUHiAArauz, Jonathan 3B5012.167
HOUHiABeer, Seth 1B4101.280BB (2)
HOULoAAdolph, Ross CF5111.120
HOULoAPena, Jeremy DH4210.154BB (8), CS (2)
KCAALee, Khalil CF4220.370BB (5)
KCAAPeterson, Kort LF3000.167BB (1)
KCAARivera, Emmanuel DH3111.269BB (2)
KCAAViloria, Meibrys C4112.158BB (3)
KCAAAGutierrez, Kelvin DH4010.423
KCAAALopez, Nicky SS4011.136SB (2)
KCHiAHicklen, Brewer LF3000.000BB (5)
KCHiAIsbel, Kyle CF4120.2502B (3), SB (3), CS (1)
KCHiAMelendez, M.J. C2111.1822B (4), 2 BB (3), SB (1), CS (1)
KCHiAPerkins, Blake RF3000.176BB (2)
KCHiAPratto, Nick 1B3201.167BB (3), SB (3)
LAAAAJones, Jahmai 2B5000.000
LAAAAKruger, Jack C4112.1152B (2), BB (4)
LAAAAMarsh, Brandon CF5100.250SB (4)
LAAAAALund, Brennon CF3000.222
LAAAAARengifo, Luis SS3020.2222B (1)
LAAAAARojas, Jose 3B3010.2862B (1)
LAAAAAThaiss, Matt 1B1010.320BB (3)
LAAAAAWalsh, Jared RF3000.200
LAALoAAdams, Jordyn CF4101.174BB (6)
LAALoAMaitan, Kevin 3B4121.143
LAALoASoto, Livan 2B4010.273
LADAAEstevez, Omar SS6222.4522B (4), HR (1)
LADAAMay, Dustin P3011.333
LADAASantana, Cristian 3B6231.308
LADAAThomas, Cody RF3323.2273B (2), HR (1), 2 BB (3)
LADAAABeaty, Matt 3B3121.3002 2B (2), BB (2)
LADAAARios, Edwin 1B4121.2762B (3)
LADAAASmith, Will C2001.350BB (5)
LADHiADowns, Jeter SS6120.2272 SB (3)
LADHiAKendall, Jeren CF5110.208BB (4)
LADHiARincon, Carlos PH-DH2111.211
LADHiAWong, Connor C-2B4111.150HR (2), BB (3)
LADLoAAmaya, Jacob SS3110.1822 BB (5)
LADLoAVargas, Miguel 3B2001.2002 BB (4)
LADMAJSantana, Dennis P0000.000
LADMAJVerdugo, Alex RF2010.348
MIAAABrigman, Bryson 2B2010.267BB (4)
MIAAADunand, Joe SS4000.200
MIAAAMiller, Brian LF4121.2172B (1)
MIAHiADevers, Jose SS4130.269
MIAHiAMahan, Riley 2B4010.259
MIAHiAMesa, Victor Victor CF4000.154
MIAHiANelson, James 3B4000.286SB (1)
MIAHiAPompey, Tristan LF4011.143
MIALoABanfield, Will C4000.056
MIALoAScott, Connor CF4010.077CS (1)
MIALoATorres, Chris SS3111.238HR (1), BB (6)
MILAAGrisham, Trent CF4000.308BB (3)
MILAAADubon, Mauricio SS5121.2502B (2)
MILAAAErceg, Lucas 1B1100.2383 BB (4), CS (1)
MILAAAHiura, Keston 2B3222.3102B (3), HR (2), BB (1)
MILAAANottingham, Jacob C2100.2632 BB (3), SB (1)
MILAAARay, Corey RF4000.192BB (7)
MILHiAFeliciano, Mario DH4010.267
MILHiAHenry, Payton C4011.3002B (2)
MILHiALutz, Tristen RF4000.192
MILLoAMcClanahan, Chad 1B4000.222
MILLoAWard, Je'Von LF3120.263BB (4), CS (1)
MINAAArraez, Luis 3B5010.321
MINAAARooker, Brent LF4000.167
MINAAAWade, LaMonte RF3220.231BB (5), 2 SB (3)
MINHiABaddoo, Akil CF4000.167
MINHiAHelman, Michael 2B4000.071
MINHiALarnach, Trevor DH4020.1852B (3)
MINHiAMiranda, Jose SS3110.190
MINHiARortvedt, Ben C2100.267BB (5)
MINHiAWhitefield, Aaron RF3111.2222B (3)
MINLoACelestino, Gilberto CF4100.154
MINLoASeverino, Yunior 2B4011.273
NYMHiACortes, Carlos DH3000.1742 BB (3)
NYMHiALindsay, Desmond CF1110.2864 BB (5)
NYMLoAMauricio, Ronny SS4010.333CS (2)
NYMLoAVientos, Mark 3B3100.167BB (5)
NYMMAJAlonso, Pete 1B2101.3662 BB (5)
NYMMAJGuillorme, Luis PR-2B1100.167
NYYAAAEstrada, Thairo SS5000.111
NYYHiALopez, Jason C4010.200
NYYLoABreaux, Josh C4222.2732B (2), BB (1)
NYYLoAStowers, Josh CF5010.385
OAKAABlanco, Dairon CF4324.250HR (1), BB (2), SB (3)
OAKAADeichmann, Greg RF4000.292BB (1)
OAKAAMerrell, Kevin SS5000.115
OAKAAABolt, Skye CF3111.2922B (3), BB (3), SB (2)
OAKAAAMateo, Jorge 2B4100.323BB (1)
OAKAAAMurphy, Sean C2000.278BB (4)
OAKAAANeuse, Sheldon 3B3110.3212B (3), BB (6)
OAKAAARamirez, Tyler DH3110.400BB (3)
OAKHiAAllen, Nick 2B5020.3002B (3)
OAKHiAArmenteros, Lazaro LF4000.174BB (6)
OAKHiAEierman, Jeremy SS4110.185BB (1)
OAKHiAHannah, Jameson CF5000.136
OAKHiARivas, Alfonso 1B5110.217
OAKLoABrito, Marcos SS4000.182
PHIAAGamboa, Arquimedes SS4000.100
PHIAAListi, Austin 3B4000.000
PHIAAMoniak, Mickey CF4122.292HR (2)
PHIHiADuran, Rodolfo C3110.125BB (1)
PHIHiAVierling, Matt LF3010.391BB (1)
PHILoABohm, Alec 1B3001.250BB (5)
PHILoAGarcia, Luis SS4110.240
PHILoAMarchan, Rafael C3000.333BB (3)
PITAAACraig, Will 1B2111.261HR (4), 2 BB (4), CS (1)
PITAAAHayes, Ke'Bryan 3B4110.200BB (6)
PITAAAKramer, Kevin 2B4010.2312B (4)
PITAAAReynolds, Bryan CF4121.391HR (2)
PITAAATucker, Cole SS5131.321HR (2), 2 SB (2)
PITHiACruz, Oneil SS2100.318BB (2), SB (3)
PITHiAMitchell, Calvin DH4010.276
PITHiASwaggerty, Travis CF0000.278
PITLoASanchez, Lolo CF3000.238
PITMAJMartin, Jason LF4010.417SB (2)
PITMAJReyes, Pablo PH1000.083
SDAAMiller, Owen SS5132.226HR (2), CS (2)
SDAAPotts, Hudson 3B4010.1152B (2), BB (5)
SDAAReed, Buddy CF5111.167HR (2)
SDAAAFrance, Ty 1B5110.321
SDAAANaylor, Josh LF3110.3002 BB (5)
SDHiAArias, Gabriel SS3000.444BB (1)
SDHiACampusano, Luis C5444.5002B (3), HR (1)
SDHiAOrnelas, Tirso RF4220.3442B (2), BB (4)
SDHiARosario, Jeisson CF4000.179
SDHiARuiz, Esteury 2B4210.333BB (4), SB (5)
SDLoAEdwards, Xavier 2B4330.357BB (4), SB (3)
SDLoAMarcano, Tucupita SS3201.240BB (2)
SDMAJMejia, Francisco C4000.190
SDMAJUrias, Luis SS2100.000BB (1)
SDMAJWingenter, Trey P0000--
SEAAAFraley, Jake DH4122.2962B (1), 3B (2), BB (2)
SEAAALewis, Kyle CF5100.217
SEAAAThompson-Williams, Dom LF5110.304
SEAAAWalton, Donnie 2B3131.2862 2B (2), BB (4)
SEAAAABishop, Braden RF4000.333BB (6)
SEAAAACurletta, Joey DH4100.214BB (5)
SEAAAALong, Shed 2B4243.407HR (1), BB (3)
SEAHiARaleigh, Cal C6012.208
SEALoAKelenic, Jarred CF3000.080BB (7)
SEALoARodriguez, Julio RF3000.423BB (4)
SEAMAJVogelbach, Daniel DH4001.433
SFAAHoward, Ryan SS4100.188
SFAAMiller, Jalen 2B4121.3042B (1), SB (3)
SFAAQuinn, Heath RF2000.0832 BB (2)
SFAAAAvelino, Abiatal SS4020.2142B (1), SB (1)
SFHiABart, Joey DH4000.250
SFHiARamos, Heliot CF3323.1822 HR (3), 2 BB (6)
SFLoAGonzalez, Jacob 3B5010.176
STLAACapel, Conner LF4011.250
STLAACarlson, Dylan CF4111.346SB (1)
STLAAElledge, Seth P0000--
STLAAHurst, Scott RF3100.077BB (2)
STLAAMontero, Elehuris 3B4000.154
STLAAAEdman, Tommy 2B-SS4112.292
STLAAAGarcia, Adolis RF3000.227
STLAAAKnizner, Andrew C4110.200
STLAAASchrock, Max 3B4000.286
STLAAAThomas, Lane LF2110.2222B (2), 2 BB (7)
STLAAAWoodford, Jake P1000.000
STLHiABaker, Luken 1B3111.318BB (8)
STLLoACedeno, Leandro LF4032.357
STLLoAGorman, Nolan DH4000.393
TBAAFox, Lucius SS3110.2943B (2), BB (6)
TBAALowe, Josh CF4001.278
TBAASanchez, Jesus RF4000.318
TBHiABrujan, Vidal SS3020.440CS (2)
TBHiADodson, Tanner CF4020.333SB (1)
TBHiAFrank, Tyler 2B3000.143BB (2), SB (2)
TBHiAGomez, Moises LF4001.160
TBHiAHernandez, Ronaldo C4000.080
TBLoAFranco, Wander SS3010.1923B (1), BB (6)
TBMAJLowe, Brandon 2B4110.2752B (3), BB (4)
TEXAAAWhite, Eli 2B4100.250BB (5)
TEXHiAArias, Diosbel 2B4220.333SB (1)
TEXHiAReed, Tyreque 1B4110.1742B (1)
TEXHiATaveras, Leody DH3010.462BB (3)
TEXHiATejeda, Anderson SS4000.318
TEXLoAHuff, Sam DH4110.379
TEXLoAMartinez, Julio Pablo CF4021.370CS (1)
TEXLoAOrnelas, Jonathan 2B4221.412
TEXLoASeise, Chris SS4011.400
TORAASpanberger, Chad RF4000.125
TORHiANoda, Ryan LF4010.2502B (2)
TORHiAWarmoth, Logan SS3010.190BB (4)
TORLoAGroshans, Jordan SS2000.368
WASAABarrera, Tres C4245.5712B (1), 2 HR (2)
WASAACrowe, Wil P2000.000
WASAAAKieboom, Carter 2B2000.300BB (2)
WASAAARead, Raudy C3010.188CS (1)
WASHiAAgustin, Telmito DH4000.154BB (4)
WASLoACanning, Gage CF5111.269SB (3)
WASMAJRobles, Victor CF-RF5111.3083B (1)
— PITCHERS —
TEAMCLASSPLAYERIPHRERBBKERANotes
ARIAAAWidener, Taylor3.010770111.25L (0-1)
ARIHiAMercer, Matt0.21112013.50
ARILoAWeiss, Ryan4.0310172.57
ARIMAJLopez, Yoan0.0100100.00
ATLAADavidson, Tucker4.0000440.00
ATLHiABeck, Tristan5.0744067.00
BALHiABaumann, Michael5.01000100.00
BALMAJRogers, Josh3.24551112.27
CHCHiALange, Alex1.12442015.43L (0-2)
CINLoAHeatherly, Jacob0.23333112.27L (0-1)
CLELoAOviedo, Luis5.0400320.00W (2-0)
COLAABowden, Ben0.21332110.13
COLAAALambert, Peter4.2522225.19
COLLoARolison, Ryan3.2631231.04L (1-1)
CWSAAAHamilton, Ian1.00000227.00
DETAAManning, Matt7.01000100.75W (2-0)
HOUAAADeetz, Dean0.01333013.50
HOUAAAGuduan, Reymin2.0211033.00
HOUAAARodgers, Brady6.0511160.82
HOUMAJJames, Josh0.0244207.88
KCAAAHernandez, Arnaldo4.0863144.50L (0-1)
KCHiALynch, Daniel3.1511447.11
LAAAAAJewell, Jake1.0100100.00
LAALoASoriano, Jose3.0522444.05
LADAAMay, Dustin4.0443133.00
LADHiAUceta, Edwin4.0100343.00
LADMAJSantana, Dennis1.0100002.45
MIAHiARogers, Trevor4.2733235.40
MILAADiplan, Marcos3.2533258.44
MINAAAlcala, Jorge5.0522041.80W (2-0)
MINLoAEnlow, Blayne5.0411159.00W (1-1)
NYMLoAWoods-Richardson, Simeon3.0200023.86
NYYAAStephan, Trevor3.2642244.05L (0-1)
NYYHiASchmidt, Clarke3.2532532.08L (0-1)
NYYLoAContreras, Roansy5.0622232.70W (2-0)
OAKAAHoward, Brian5.0400130.90W (1-0)
OAKMAJWendelken, J.B.1.0100101.59
PHIAAAIrvin, Cole6.0610111.64
PHIHiAHoward, Spencer6.0300152.61W (1-1)
PHIHiAWarren, Zach1.0000019.00
PITAAAgrazal, Dario6.01144026.75L (1-1)
PITAAABrubaker, JT6.0511172.53W (1-0)
PITLoAJennings, Steven5.0533146.75L (0-1)
SDAAMorejon, Adrian4.04555410.13L (0-2)
SDAAAAllen, Logan3.07553519.80
SDLoAWeathers, Ryan6.0522081.64W (1-0)
SDMAJWingenter, Trey0.2000013.60
SEAAAMills, Wyatt0.20000113.50Sv (1)
SEAAAAMcKay, David2.01002313.50
SEAHiAGerber, Joey0.2122216.75
SEAMAJFesta, Matt0.2322005.63
SFAAWebb, Logan5.0511040.90
SFAAABeede, Tyler3.2321351.17L (0-1)
SFAAAJerez, Williams1.0011212.08
SFLoARivera, Blake1.24544321.60
STLAAElledge, Seth0.2200010.00
STLAAACabrera, Genesis2.13442313.50
STLAAAWoodford, Jake5.0110440.00
TBAAKrook, Matt1.1100147.71
TBAAMcKay, Brendan4.22331115.79
TBLoAMcClanahan, Shane0.1233315.06L (1-1)
TEXHiAPhillips, Tyler7.0400030.00W (1-0)
TEXLoACrouse, Hans5.0100090.00W (1-0)
TORAAMurphy, Patrick6.2442183.38
WASAACrowe, Wil6.0100050.82W (2-0)
WASHiAJohnston, Kyle6.0211255.40L (0-2)
WASLoACate, Tim4.2422351.93
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