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Baseball America Prospect Report -- April 29, 2019



Luis Urias, 2B, Padres. While not known as a power hitter, Urias blasted the first three-home run game of his career and of Triple-A El Paso’s franchise history. The Padres’ No. 3 prospect drove in six runs and walked twice. Urias is a plus hitter who can play an above-average defensive second base for the Padres.

Aramis Ademan, SS, Cubs. Ademan had two hits in four at-bats for high Class A Myrtle Beach. The middle infielder smacked a two-run double in the first inning and a three-run home run in the sixth inning. The extra-base power is a welcomed sight for Ademan who has a smooth swing but not a lot of pop in the bat. The Cubs’ No. 10 prospect is now batting .286/.435/.510 with with five extra-base hits in 49 at-bats.

William Contreras, C, Braves. Contreras had a perfect day at the plate, reaching base in all five plate appearances for high Class A Florida. The Braves’ No. 9 prospect had four hits including two doubles and also walked once. Contreras is now batting .333/.400./.457 with with eight extra-base hits in 81 at-bats.

Brendan McKay, LHP, Rays. The lefthander threw five scoreless innings for Double-A Montgomery, allowing just three hits and one walk.The Rays’ No. 3 prospect collected six strikeouts in the game, which is his lowest tally of the season so far. McKay has mid-rotation upside featuring plus control and the aptitude to manipulate his four-pitch mix.

Brendan Rodgers, SS, Rockies. One day after homering in both games of a double header, Rodgers had a four-RBI day for Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday. Rodgers had a two-run single to center in the third inning, followed by a two-run double to right-center field in the fifth inning. The Rockies’ top prospect is an offensive force who can move around on the infield in order to enhance his value.

Parker Dunshee, RHP, Athletics. Oakland’s No. 14 prospect spun a gem for Double-A Midland, tossing eight shutout innings with eight strikeouts. The righthander has a four pitch mix which features a fastball that plays well up in the zone and can be used as a cutter in on lefthanded hitters, Dunshee hasn’t given up more than three earned runs in his first five starts this season.

Ian Anderson, RHP, Braves. The Braves’ No 2 prospect was shoving on Sunday, tossing six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts for Double-A Mississippi. The righthander allowed just two singles and two walks while collecting at least one strikeout in each inning.

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TEAMCLASSPLAYER, POSABRHBIAVGNotes
ARIAAALeyba, Domingo SS4111.315HR (2)
ARIAAASherfy, Jimmie P0000--
ARIHiAMcCarthy, Jake CF4111.2562B (6)
ARILoAAlexander, Blaze SS3000.143
ARILoAKennedy, Buddy 3B3000.077
ARILoAThomas, Alek CF3120.282
ARILoAYerzy, Andy DH2100.092BB (6)
ARIMAJDuplantier, Jon P1000.000
ARIMAJKelly, Carson C6010.1962B (7)
ARIMAJLopez, Yoan P0000--
ATLAADidder, Ray-Patrick SS4223.1482 HR (2)
ATLAAPache, Cristian CF4120.3092B (7)
ATLAAWaters, Drew RF4110.300
ATLAAARiley, Austin 3B3010.2562B (6), BB (9)
ATLHiAContreras, William C4040.3292 2B (7), BB (9)
ATLHiAJenista, Greyson DH5000.205
ATLHiARamos, Jeffrey LF5000.263
ATLHiAWilson, Isranel RF3111.226HR (2), BB (10)
ATLMAJSobotka, Chad P0000.000
ATLMAJWebb, Jacob P0000--
BALAAAMountcastle, Ryan 1B5130.3062B (6)
BALAAAStewart, DJ LF1100.2283 BB (17)
BALLoAGrenier, Cadyn 2B4010.244SB (2)
BALLoAHall, Adam SS3000.347SB (11)
BALMAJMartin, Richie SS3010.188
BOSAAAOckimey, Josh 1B3110.242BB (16)
BOSAAATravis, Sam DH4012.209
BOSHiACastellanos, Pedro 1B5222.259
BOSHiADuran, Jarren CF3102.4093 BB (11)
BOSLoACasas, Triston DH4000.219
BOSLoAHowlett, Brandon 3B3000.197
BOSMAJChavis, Michael 2B4121.214HR (3)
CHCHiAAdeman, Aramis SS4125.2862B (1), HR (2)
CHCHiAAmaya, Miguel DH3100.2092 BB (11)
CHCHiAHerron, Jimmy CF5011.1752B (4)
CHCLoARoederer, Cole CF4110.237BB (10)
CHCLoAVelazquez, Nelson RF4111.3222B (8), SB (4)
CHCMAJMaples, Dillon P0000--
CINAAFriedl, T.J. LF3124.178HR (1), SB (4)
CINAAIsabel, Ibandel 1B4110.2592B (4)
CINAARodriguez, Alfredo SS3111.296
CINAASiri, Jose CF4010.228CS (2)
CINAAStephenson, Tyler C4121.2552B (3)
CINAATrammell, Taylor PR-LF0000.296BB (15), CS (3)
CINAAASenzel, Nick CF4010.238
CINHiAClementina, Hendrik C5000.186
CINHiAGarcia, Jose SS5000.267
CINLoAMartinez, Juan 3B4123.313HR (1)
CINLoASiani, Mike CF4011.163CS (4)
CLEAAABradley, Bobby 1B3010.278
CLEAAAChang, Yu SS3000.132
CLEAAAHaase, Eric C3000.213
CLEAAAMercado, Oscar DH2000.313BB (11)
CLEHiAGonzalez, Oscar LF4000.348
CLEHiAJones, Nolan 3B4010.329
CLELoABenson, Will LF4000.294
CLELoAFreeman, Tyler SS4000.311
CLELoAHolmes, Quentin CF3010.139
CLELoANaylor, Bo C4010.1973B (2)
COLAABoswell, Bret 2B4000.195
COLAABowden, Ben P0000--
COLAAFernandez, Vince RF3000.286BB (13)
COLAANevin, Tyler 1B1000.2573 BB (14), SB (1)
COLAAWelker, Colton PH-3B2111.3082B (5)
COLAAADaza, Yonathan CF5220.4312 2B (8)
COLAAAFuentes, Josh 3B5232.3272B (5), 3B (1)
COLAAAHilliard, Sam RF2000.2422 BB (16)
COLAAARamos, Roberto 1B3100.2862 BB (13)
COLAAARodgers, Brendan 2B5024.3222B (7)
COLHiAVilade, Ryan 3B4120.302
COLLoALavigne, Grant 1B5112.2742B (6)
COLLoAMacIver, Willie C2123.313HR (5), BB (8)
COLLoAMontano, Daniel CF4010.2932 SB (6)
COLLoAVavra, Terrin SS3212.300HR (2), 2 BB (17), CS (3)
COLMAJHampson, Garrett 2B4000.173
CWSAAAdolfo, Micker DH4110.2052B (7), BB (13)
CWSAABasabe, Luis Alexander CF4011.250BB (1)
CWSAAGonzalez, Luis LF4001.226
CWSAARivera, Laz SS3111.197BB (5), SB (2)
CWSAARutherford, Blake RF4210.139BB (5)
CWSAASheets, Gavin 1B5000.210
CWSAAABooker, Joel RF4000.000BB (1), SB (1)
CWSAAACollins, Zack C5120.277
CWSHiAMadrigal, Nick DH3010.269BB (10)
CWSHiARobert, Luis CF2111.423HR (7), BB (4), SB (8)
CWSLoABush, Bryce RF5011.195
CWSLoAWalker, Steele CF4122.3652B (10), BB (8)
DETAAAlcantara, Sergio SS2011.2402 BB (5), SB (2), CS (1)
DETAAParedes, Isaac DH5000.270
DETAARogers, Jake C3000.256
DETAAACastro, Willi DH5212.3252B (3), BB (9), SB (2)
DETAAALugo, Dawel 3B5110.325
DETAAARobson, Jacob RF4200.2422 BB (12)
DETHiAClemens, Kody 2B2112.181HR (1), BB (7)
DETHiADeatherage, Brock CF4010.2142 SB (8)
DETLoAMcMillan, Sam C3000.222BB (9)
DETLoAMeadows, Parker DH4000.221BB (6)
DETLoAPerez, Wenceel SS3121.2032B (2), BB (6), SB (7)
HOUAADawson, Ronnie CF4000.225
HOUAAToro, Abraham 3B3000.276BB (7)
HOUAAAAlvarez, Yordan 1B3000.333
HOUAAAStraw, Myles CF3000.286BB (7)
HOUAAAStubbs, Garrett DH3000.186
HOUAAATucker, Kyle LF3000.167
HOUHiAArauz, Jonathan 3B4000.219
HOUHiABeer, Seth LF3000.310
HOULoAAdolph, Ross CF3000.116
HOULoAPena, Jeremy SS3010.241BB (12), SB (6)
KCAALee, Khalil RF4010.258
KCAAPeterson, Kort LF3010.172
KCAARivera, Emmanuel 3B4011.256
KCAAALopez, Nicky SS4230.338BB (7)
KCHiAMatias, Seuly RF4011.2122B (5)
KCHiAMelendez, M.J. DH4012.133
KCHiAPratto, Nick 1B4000.155
KCLoAGigliotti, Michael CF4010.269
KCMAJGutierrez, Kelvin 3B4120.429
LAAAAJones, Jahmai 2B4000.146
LAAAAKruger, Jack C4020.227
LAAAAMarsh, Brandon CF4000.224
LAAAAABriceno, Jose C3100.255
LAAAAARojas, Jose 3B5233.329HR (6)
LAAAAAThaiss, Matt 1B3423.296HR (2), 2 BB (16)
LAAAAAWalsh, Jared DH5010.247
LAALoAAdams, Jordyn CF3001.195BB (13)
LAALoAMaitan, Kevin 2B3012.160BB (9)
LAALoASoto, Livan DH4100.247BB (10)
LAAMAJRengifo, Luis 2B4000.231
LADAALux, Gavin SS5010.307
LADAAPeters, DJ RF4000.233
LADAARuiz, Keibert C4000.236
LADAASantana, Cristian 1B4000.341
LADAAThomas, Cody DH3000.240BB (7)
LADAAABeaty, Matt 1B4113.276HR (2)
LADAAARios, Edwin 3B4000.207
LADHiADowns, Jeter SS4000.193
LADHiARincon, Carlos RF3000.194BB (14)
LADHiAWong, Connor DH4000.206
LADLoAAmaya, Jacob 2B6231.2502B (8)
LADLoAVargas, Miguel DH6133.309
LADMAJVerdugo, Alex RF4000.333
MIAAAADean, Austin DH5242.4233 2B (6), HR (3)
MIAAAADiaz, Isan 2B5110.222CS (1)
MIAAAAHarrison, Monte CF5010.318
MIAHiADevers, Jose SS4020.339BB (1)
MIAHiAMahan, Riley 2B4000.215
MIAHiAMesa, Victor Victor CF5120.225
MIAHiANelson, James DH4001.176
MIALoABanfield, Will C3010.180
MIALoAScott, Connor CF4000.130
MILAAGrisham, Trent CF3010.2332 BB (12)
MILAAADubon, Mauricio SS4010.240
MILAAAErceg, Lucas 3B3000.295BB (12)
MILAAAHiura, Keston 2B3010.311BB (4)
MILAAANottingham, Jacob C4010.228
MILHiAHenry, Payton C4020.299
MILHiALutz, Tristen CF3211.185HR (2)
MILLoAMcClanahan, Chad RF2100.216BB (13)
MILLoATurang, Brice 2B3120.3422 BB (14), CS (2)
MILLoAWard, Je'Von PH-LF1111.235
MINAAARaley, Luke RF3121.224HR (3), BB (5)
MINAAAWade, LaMonte LF5000.279
MINHiABaddoo, Akil LF3000.233BB (8)
MINHiAHelman, Michael 2B3010.203CS (2)
MINHiAJeffers, Ryan C3010.250
MINHiALarnach, Trevor RF3110.2562B (7), BB (7)
MINHiALewis, Royce SS4000.195
MINHiAMiranda, Jose 3B4031.241
MINHiARortvedt, Ben DH3110.246
MINHiAWhitefield, Aaron CF2001.228
MINLoACelestino, Gilberto RF4010.205
MINLoAMaciel, Gabriel CF3110.349BB (9), SB (3)
NYMHiACortes, Carlos DH4110.217
NYMLoAMauricio, Ronny SS3000.289
NYMLoANewton, Shervyen 2B4000.056
NYMLoAVientos, Mark 3B3000.230
NYMMAJAlonso, Pete 1B4110.3063B (1)
NYMMAJNido, Tomas PH1012.1432B (1)
NYYMAJEstrada, Thairo 2B4020.429SB (1)
OAKAABlanco, Dairon CF4000.328
OAKAADeichmann, Greg RF4121.256HR (3)
OAKAAHeim, Jonah C4011.2962B (5)
OAKAAMerrell, Kevin SS3010.213
OAKAAABolt, Skye LF5223.3422 HR (6)
OAKAAAMateo, Jorge 2B4100.346BB (6)
OAKAAAMurphy, Sean DH5110.333
OAKAAANeuse, Sheldon 3B5122.289HR (3)
OAKAAARamirez, Tyler RF3010.2542 BB (10)
OAKHiAAllen, Nick SS3110.273BB (10)
OAKHiAArmenteros, Lazaro LF4000.222
OAKHiABeck, Austin RF4022.247
OAKHiAEierman, Jeremy 2B3000.133
OAKHiAHannah, Jameson CF4110.2362B (6)
OAKHiARivas, Alfonso DH2010.2592B (4), BB (11)
PHIAAGamboa, Arquimedes SS4000.105
PHIAAHaseley, Adam RF4000.172
PHIAAListi, Austin 3B2000.0742 BB (14)
PHIAAMoniak, Mickey CF4010.2033B (1)
PHILoAGarcia, Luis SS4000.195
PHILoAMarchan, Rafael DH4022.300CS (2)
PITAAOliva, Jared CF4022.2892B (4), SB (5)
PITAAACraig, Will DH4011.263
PITAAAKramer, Kevin 3B4000.200BB (4), CS (1)
PITHiAMitchell, Calvin RF4013.270
PITHiAStafford, Deon C5000.000
PITHiASwaggerty, Travis CF5230.260SB (4)
PITLoADavis, Jonah CF6114.087HR (2)
PITMAJReyes, Pablo CF3111.139
PITMAJReynolds, Bryan PH1010.429
PITMAJTucker, Cole SS4110.226
SDAAMiller, Owen SS3110.280BB (10)
SDAAPotts, Hudson 3B4000.189
SDAAReed, Buddy LF3010.193
SDAAAUrias, Luis SS4336.3913 HR (7), 2 BB (5)
SDHiAArias, Gabriel SS4100.286
SDHiACampusano, Luis C3011.365
SDHiARosario, Jeisson DH3100.190BB (18)
SDHiARuiz, Esteury 2B4121.2413 SB (10)
SDLoAEdwards, Xavier SS4110.333
SDLoAMarcano, Tucupita 2B2010.244
SDMAJFrance, Ty PH0000.667BB (1)
SDMAJMejia, Francisco LF1000.158
SDMAJTatis, Fernando SS5130.300SB (6)
SDMAJWingenter, Trey P0000--
SEAAAFraley, Jake CF3120.2912B (4), BB (8), CS (3)
SEAAAThompson-Williams, Dom RF2100.2532 BB (9)
SEAAAWalton, Donnie SS4121.293SB (6), CS (2)
SEAAAWhite, Evan 1B4000.214
SEAAAABishop, Braden CF4124.271HR (3)
SEAAAACurletta, Joey DH4010.211
SEAAAALong, Shed 2B2100.2583 BB (13)
SEAHiARaleigh, Cal C5130.226
SEAHiARizzo, Joe 3B4121.300
SEALoAKelenic, Jarred CF3010.3292B (8)
SEAMAJVogelbach, Daniel DH3020.3102B (6), BB (19)
SFAAHoward, Ryan SS3010.1802 BB (13)
SFAAMiller, Jalen 2B4122.250HR (4), BB (8)
SFAAQuinn, Heath RF5120.161
SFAAShaw, Chris LF4111.2452B (2), BB (8)
SFAAAGarcia, Aramis 1B3011.204
SFLoAGonzalez, Jacob 3B4000.226
STLAAAEdman, Tommy 2B4211.329BB (5)
STLAAAKnizner, Andrew DH4112.339HR (1)
STLAAASchrock, Max LF3210.2812B (4), BB (13)
STLAAASosa, Edmundo 3B4011.348SB (1)
STLAAAThomas, Lane CF4010.231
STLHiABaker, Luken 1B4010.264
STLMAJO'Neill, Tyler PH1000.290
TBAAFox, Lucius SS2000.1972 SB (9)
TBAALowe, Josh CF4000.253BB (16)
TBAASanchez, Jesus RF4111.308HR (4)
TBAAALowe, Nate DH3000.288
TBAAASolak, Nick 2B2000.239BB (12)
TBAAAVelazquez, Andrew CF3010.316
TBHiAGomez, Moises RF4232.2052 2B (3), BB (8)
TBLoAFranco, Wander SS4000.311
TEXAAAWhite, Eli SS3110.279BB (11)
TEXHiAArias, Diosbel 2B3220.356BB (7), SB (2)
TEXHiAMartinez, Julio Pablo LF4000.122
TEXHiATaveras, Leody CF4010.309
TEXHiATejeda, Anderson SS3100.309BB (6)
TEXLoAHuff, Sam C5221.325HR (12), SB (3)
TEXLoASeise, Chris SS4111.2313B (3)
TORAASmith, Kevin SS5011.188SB (2)
TORAASpanberger, Chad DH4020.2162B (7), BB (10), SB (2)
TORAAAAlford, Anthony RF4010.138SB (4)
TORAAABiggio, Cavan 2B4100.348BB (16)
TORAAAMcGuire, Reese C4000.216
TORHiANoda, Ryan DH4120.308BB (10)
TORHiAWarmoth, Logan SS5110.243
TORLoAGroshans, Jordan SS4010.342
TORMAJGuerrero, Vladimir 3B4010.250
TORMAJJansen, Danny C1000.182BB (7)
TORMAJMcKinney, Billy LF5110.235
TORMAJTellez, Rowdy 1B5110.2332B (3)
WASAABarrera, Tres C4000.358
WASAACrowe, Wil P2000.125
WASAAGarcia, Luis 2B4000.235
WASAAWard, Drew 3B3011.3193B (1), BB (6)
WASAAARead, Raudy C4111.250HR (3)
WASHiAAgustin, Telmito LF3000.213
WASMAJKieboom, Carter SS4121.250HR (2), BB (1)
WASMAJRobles, Victor RF6221.265HR (4)
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TEAMCLASSCARD CODEIPHRERBBKERANotes
ARIAAASherfy, Jimmie1.0000022.16
ARIMAJDuplantier, Jon4.0100240.00
ARIMAJLopez, Yoan0.2000010.82
ATLAAAnderson, Ian6.0200283.52W (1-1)
ATLAAAWright, Kyle1.25883211.81L (1-2)
ATLHiADe La Cruz, Jasseel6.0211161.50W (1-0)
ATLMAJSobotka, Chad1.1110127.62
ATLMAJWebb, Jacob0.1000010.00W (1-0)
BALMAJKline, Branden1.0100127.20
BOSAAAShawaryn, Mike6.0422513.49
CHCHiALange, Alex0.18770121.00L (0-4)
CHCLoAMarquez, Brailyn3.2311783.94
CHCLoAThompson, Riley4.1422421.93
CHCMAJMaples, Dillon0.2000300.00
CINAAAGutierrez, Vladimir0.2366508.14L (1-2)
CINAAAHerget, Jimmy4.0100135.68
CINLoAMarinan, James4.1755035.48L (1-2)
COLAABowden, Ben1.0000022.79
COLAAALambert, Peter5.0666346.08
COLAAALawrence, Justin1.0133127.94
COLHiARolison, Ryan6.0822241.50
COLLoAPint, Riley0.00111027.00
CWSAAAAdams, Spencer4.2754358.00
CWSLoABurdi, Zack1.0211019.00W (1-0)
DETAAShore, Logan5.0744324.05L (1-2)
DETHiAFoley, Jason1.0433005.14
HOUAAAWhitley, Forrest3.0444157.71
HOUMAJValdez, Framber2.0100023.24W (1-1)
KCAAAHernandez, Arnaldo4.09992410.89
KCAAAStaumont, Josh2.0111303.09
KCHiASinger, Brady6.0621252.93W (2-2)
KCLoABubic, Kris7.03001101.86W (3-0)
KCMAJLovelady, Richard2.0000115.14
LAAAABeasley, Jeremy5.0311083.48
LAAAAMadero, Luis4.05551511.25L (0-1)
LAAMAJButtrey, Ty1.0211021.38
LADAAMay, Dustin5.0400171.50W (2-1)
LADHiACarrillo, Gerardo3.2344445.21L (1-2)
LADLoAGray, Josiah6.0311161.93W (1-0)
MIAAAAGallen, Zac8.0222170.81W (3-0)
MIAHiAGarrett, Braxton3.2521364.67L (0-2)
MILLoAAshby, Aaron2.2344565.94
OAKAADunshee, Parker8.0200181.74W (2-2)
OAKMAJWendelken, J.B.1.0100003.44
PHIAAADohy, Kyle0.00333054.00
PHIAAAGarcia, Edgar0.2000022.03W (1-1)
PHILoAMorales, Francisco3.0544057.02L (0-2)
SDLoAWeathers, Ryan2.0311031.82
SDMAJWingenter, Trey1.1000122.70
SEAAAMills, Wyatt3.0300019.00
SEAAAAMisiewicz, Anthony4.0200130.00
SEAHiAGerber, Joey1.0100023.24
SEAMAJSwanson, Erik4.01196026.62L (0-3)
SFAAAAnderson, Shaun6.0533294.01
SFAAACoonrod, Sam1.0111235.59L (0-1)
SFHiADoval, Camilo1.2000226.17
TBAAKrook, Matt1.04220010.13
TBAAMcKay, Brendan5.0300162.41
TEXAAAPelham, C.D.1.13111011.05
TEXHiAEvans, DeMarcus1.0000111.93Sv (3)
TORAAMurphy, Patrick8.0211274.56
TORLoADe Paula, Juan5.0553217.11L (1-2)
TORMAJLuciano, Elvis0.1000004.50W (1-0)
TORMAJThornton, Trent5.0211575.08
WASAACrowe, Wil5.0200440.96W (3-0)
WASLoAIrvin, Jake1.0799208.24L (0-3)
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